ESPN Soccer reports: Iran midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi admitted on Wednesday that preparing for the FIFA World Cup in Turkiye while his country is at war with the primary host nation has been a mental challenge.
sports | soccer | ESPN Soccer | June 4, 2026 1:37 PM
Iran players: U.S. politics, war affect WC prep
Iran midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi admitted on Wednesday that preparing for the FIFA World Cup in Turkiye while his country is at war with the primary host nation has been a mental challenge.
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