Iranian World Cup Team Ordered Out of US After Opening Match, Coach Says
The coach of the Iranian national soccer team, Amir Ghalenoei, has stated that his team was instructed to leave the United States immediately after their first match in the FIFA World Cup. The opening game concluded in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. Ghalenoei reported that officials did not grant the team sufficient time to recover from the match before ordering their return to Tijuana, Mexico.
The coach of the Iranian national soccer team, Amir Ghalenoei, has reported that his team was ordered to depart the United States shortly after their opening match in the FIFA World Cup. The team's first fixture resulted in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand.
According to Ghalenoei, officials did not provide the team with adequate time to "recover" from the game. He indicated that the team was subsequently instructed to return to Tijuana, Mexico, without delay.
According to The Hill, Ghalenoei's statement details the swift departure following the World Cup opener.
