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Iran World Cup team coach says it was booted from U.S. right after first match

Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw. Grouped from 15 articles across 5 sources.

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CBS NewsJun 16, 2026, 5:33 AM

Iran World Cup team coach says it was booted from U.S. right after first match

Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.

Al JazeeraJun 16, 2026, 4:36 AM

Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup match

Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand's goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.

Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 9:06 PM

Iran 2-2 New Zealand: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

All our updates, photo coverage and text commentary from the Group G match at Los Angeles Stadium.

Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 5:23 PM

Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup team news, start, lineups and where to watch

After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.

The Globe and MailJun 16, 2026, 2:08 AM

Iran’s first World Cup match divides U.S. diaspora

The national team’s first game on U.S. soil since the war’s outbreak was met with a mix of cheers and boos

BBC NewsJun 16, 2026, 4:25 AM

Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup

The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.

CBS NewsJun 15, 2026, 11:58 PM

Iran makes its debut at 2026 World Cup amid war, visa restrictions

Iran will kick off its first match of the 2026 World Cup on Monday night against New Zealand. Nicole Valdes reports.

Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 6:41 PM

France vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 – Mbappe, teams, lineups, start, Dembele

Two-time champions France begin their Group I campaign by taking on Senegal in New York New Jersey on Tuesday.

Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 12:42 AM

Iran’s Ghalenoei, Taremi decry US treatment before first World Cup game

Striker Mehdi Taremi says US travel policies are dampening the usual joy the football tournament ignites.

CBS NewsJun 15, 2026, 11:29 AM

World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies, 48 teams, billions of fans

With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada​, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.

ABC AustraliaJun 16, 2026, 4:16 AM

Iran's players celebrated at World Cup but complicated feelings remain

After a challenging, politically charged build-up to their World Cup campaign Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand brought mixed feelings for the Iranian diaspora.

The Globe and MailJun 15, 2026, 11:57 AM

Iranian Americans plan protests, watch parties ahead of team’s World Cup opener in L.A.

Iran’s participation has been fraught with conflict due to the country’s war with U.S. and Israeli forces

Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 6:46 AM

World Cup: Iranians in Los Angeles divided on whether to cheer or jeer Iran

US host city braces for protests near stadium as Iran prepares to start its World Cup campaign against New Zealand.

The Globe and MailJun 14, 2026, 7:31 PM

Iran’s World Cup team receives warm send-off in Tijuana ahead of tournament opener in L.A.

Iranian players have been permitted to enter the U.S. a day before matches according to the Department of Homeland Security

Al JazeeraJun 14, 2026, 11:04 PM

World Cup nations slam UEFA chief for ‘disappointing’ 48-team criticism

'There's no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match,' 13 World Cup participant nations say in a statement.

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