Event Brief
Iran coach says team was booted from U.S. after first match
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: Iran’s World Cup coach says the team was ordered to leave the U.S. hours after its opening match draw.
WHO: Iran’s World Cup team coach
WHAT: Said the team was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico a few hours after its opening match draw.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 1:33 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To leave the u.
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