May 14, 2026 12:06 PM
Iran hold World Cup departure rally despite continuing concerns
Iran hosted a World Cup departure rally attended by thousands of fans in Tehran's Enqelab Square on Wednesday night even if concerns remain about the team getting into the United States and competing at the tournament. The players, who will continue their preparations at a training camp in Turkey next week, were cheered by the crowd as they made patriotic statements from a stage and the kit they will wear at the June 11 to July 19 tournament was unveiled. "This is the best send-off in the last...