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Iran World Cup team ordered out of US right after opener, coach says

The Hill · Jun 16, 2026, 12:57 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The coach of the Iranian soccer team said that his team had to leave the U.S. shortly after its 2-2 draw against New Zealand to open the FIFA World Cup. Amir Ghalenoei said that officials did not give his team time to “recover” from the match before ordering them to return to Tijuana, Mexico. The...

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