Los Angeles, United States, June 15, 2026 (AFP) - Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow

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2026-06-15

Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. The Iranian squad, whose preparations have been dogged by political tensions and visa issues arising from the US-Israel military strikes on Iran, face New Zealand at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, a day after touching down in California on Sunday. Iran were initially to be based i......

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