Iran take centre stage at World Cup as Spain make bow
LOS ANGELES: Iran will take centre stage at the World Cup on Monday (Jun 15) after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East.
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Mehdi Taremi says Team Melli playing for 'every Iranian' at WC - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei and forward Mehdi Taremi said that they will be playing for all Iranians at the FIFA World Cup, as the prospect of protests looms ahead of their opening fixture against New Zealand.
Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener against New Zealand in LA
LOS ANGELES/TIJUANA, Mexico, June 14 : Iran's soccer team arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday after a short flight from Tijuana, Mexico, where they left their World Cup base camp earlier to a rousing sendoff ahead of their opening match against New Zealand.
Rodriguez knocks out Vargas to become world champion in third weight class
June 14 : Undefeated Jesse Rodriguez stopped fellow American Antonio Vargas in the sixth round to become the WBA bantamweight world champion, capturing a title in a third weight division after the flyweight and super flyweight divisions.
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez stops Antonio Vargas, improves to 24-0 - ESPN
Jesse «Bam» Rodriguez violently stopped Antonio Vargas with a sixth-round knockout to become a world champion in a third weight class at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Iran players conduct first open practice at Tijuana camp
TIJUANA, June 11 : Iran conducted open training at their World Cup base camp on Thursday in Tijuana, where the team arrived amid geopolitical tensions that have threatened to overshadow the world's biggest sporting event.
'Piala Dunia 2026 Politis Banget'
Hal itu diungkap striker Iran, Mehdi Taremi. Ia menyebut berbagai masalah, salah satunya soal visa, bikin kacau gelaran Piala Dunia 2026.
LA 2028 working to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues: IOC president Coventry
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 10 : Los Angeles Olympics organisers are working closely with the authorities to avoid a repeat of the visa complications and denials of entry faced by several stakeholders at the soccer World Cup co-hosted by the U.S., International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said on Wednesday.