Iran's Last-Minute US Dash Ahead of World Cup Opener

The Iran national football team faces a logistical nightmare as they will travel to the United States just 24 hours before their first World Cup group stage fixture. This tight turnaround means the squad, featuring star players like Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun, will have little time to adjust to the time zone and conditions. Coach Amir Ghalenoei must finalize his starting lineup and tactics on the fly, with the knockout stage aspirations hanging in the balance. Fans are concerned about the im...