ESPN Soccer reports: 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 game against New Zealand.
sports | soccer | ESPN Soccer | June 15, 2026 5:22 AM
Iran team downplays protests: We aren't political
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 game against New Zealand.
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