US keeps Iran under World Cup exit rule (opens in new tab)
U.S. officials confirmed Iran’s national football team must leave the United States within hours of each World Cup group match after the squad complained about having to return to its training base in Tijuana, Mexico, shortly after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Inglewood, California, on June 15. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team had expected to stay overnight in California for normal post-match recovery, but he did not identify who ordered the earlier departure. Andrew Giuliani, execut...
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