Iran's World Cup team acknowledges 'special circumstances' amid war with USA

Iran's national team talked to the Associated Press about the "difficult" situation the players find themselves in.

Iran to play World Cup warmup behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington had “no problem” with the Iranian team entering the country but wouldn’t let officials or staff members with ties to the Revolutionary Guard accompany it.
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Iranian national team holds practice ahead of friendly against Mali in Turkey's Antalya

The Iranian side is expected to depart Antalya on June 6 for their World Cup training camp in Mexico's Tijuana.