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Iran Coach Laments 16-Hour Prep, US Travel Limits

6/21/2026

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  • Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said the schedule left his team with less than 16 hours to train before Sunday’s World Cup group match against Belgium.
  • He complained U.S. authorities gave Iran travel control only for the June 26 game versus Egypt, not for the first two matches.
  • He noted Belgium arrived at noon, trained fully and were favorites after a 1-1 draw with Egypt.