World Cup Coverage
Coach says Iran's World Cup team was ordered out of the US after Monday night's match
Detained by US customs 2 weeks ago, Aymen Hussein scores for Iran in his World Cup debut
Political tensions, travel hurdles and visa disputes: A guide to Iran's World Cup drama

Iran, World Cup

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US Official Says Iran Knew Team Would Have to Leave the Country Shortly After World Cup Match
The Trump administration is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that it was forced to leave the U.S. immediately after its first World Cup match instead of having a day to recover in a hotel,

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CNN · 1d
US says Iran was always supposed to fly back to Mexico immediately after World Cup match, despite coach’s complaints
Houston Chronicle · 1d
As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering

Iran, Zealand

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Iran player Mohammad Mohebi explains alleged 'gun' celebration after scoring goal in World Cup opener vs New Zealand
Mohammad Mohebi's goal celebration during Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand has sparked widespread debate, with many interpreting the gesture as a political statement. The midfielder's actions,

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The Washington Post · 1d
Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
HuffPost · 1d
Iran Opens Its Politically Charged World Cup By Playing To A 2-2 Draw With New Zealand

Iran, national anthem

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Video: Iranian national anthem prompts boos, cheers from LA World Cup crowd
Iran's World Cup match comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a deal to end the ongoing war.

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Daily Express on MSN · 1d
Iran national anthem booed as FIFA's World Cup rule defied in New Zealand match
The Mirror US on MSN · 1d
Iran players' behavior during national anthem at FIFA World Cup opener
AFP on MSN

Image of Iranian World Cup footballer with school backpack is AI-generated

The Iranian men's national football team brought children's backpacks onto the pitch before a March 2026 friendly as a tribute to the victims of a strike that hit a school at the start of the Middle East war,
Palm Beach Post

Iran's captain called World Cup hurdles a 'disaster' for his team. Here's why

Iran arrived in Los Angeles only about 24 hours before World Cup opener and flew back to Tijuana, Mexico immediately after.
Detroit Free Press

Where is Sardar Azmoun? Why Iran's best player is not at World Cup

Iranian forward Sardar Azmoun is not at the 2026 World Cup despite being arguably the best player in the country. Here's why.

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