Iran Fury Erupts at World Cup as Team Claims It Was Forced Out of US After New Zealand Draw (opens in new tab)

Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has become one of the tournament’s most controversial storylines after players and coaching staff claimed they were ordered to leave the United States immediately following a dramatic 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles. What should have been a discussion about a resilient comeback on the pitch quickly turned into a debate about travel restrictions, visa complications, political tensions, and FIFA’s handling of one of the World Cup’s most politicall...