Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
“At any tournament when there is tension, we won’t have the same beautiful experience we always talk about with peace and joy. ... I know several countries had visa problems and changes with training camps. Before we arrived, the feeling, the sensation people always have, how they look forward to the World Cup, I think this time maybe they haven’t had the same feeling.”The U.S. attacked Iran on Feb.
- ▪“At any tournament when there is tension, we won’t have the same beautiful experience we always talk about with peace and joy. ...
- ▪I know several countries had visa problems and changes with training camps.
- ▪Before we arrived, the feeling, the sensation people always have, how they look forward to the World Cup, I think this time maybe they haven’t had the same feeling.”The U.S. attacked Iran on Feb.
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| Publication time | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:19:26 +0000 |
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