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Iran 'troubled' after ordered to leave after LA World Cup match
Iranian sports officials on Monday criticized the treatment of its World Cup team in the United States, suggesting protocol established amid the conflict between the two countries negatively impacted its performance in Los Angeles.
TL;DR
- Iran's World Cup team experienced significant travel delays and security checks upon arrival in the U.S.
- The team's head coach stated that player fatigue and cramps led to substitutions, not technical reasons.
- Officials are troubled by the requirement to leave the U.S. immediately after the match without recovery time.
- The team's federation, media, and management are reportedly not present with the team.
- Iran is scheduled to play Belgium in Los Angeles on June 21 and Egypt in Seattle on June 27.