Event Brief
US says Iran was to fly back to Mexico after World Cup
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: The US said Iran was always supposed to leave for Mexico immediately after the World Cup match, despite the coach’s complaints.
WHO: US officials
WHAT: US officials said Iran was always supposed to fly back to Mexico immediately after the World Cup match.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The US was responding to the coach’s complaints about Iran’s immediate departure after the match.
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