Los Angeles, United States, June 16, 2026 (AFP) - Iran prepare for tense World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde

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2026-06-16

Iran were poised to make a tension-filled entrance at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde. After months of uncertainty surrounding their participation in the tournament following war in the Middle East, Iran were due to kick off their Group G game against New Zealand in Los Angeles at 6:00 pm local time (0100 GMT Tuesday). Iran were initially to be based in T......

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