Iran coach questions inconsistency as preparation for Belgium match cut short (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized the inconsistent preparation conditions for their World Cup match against Belgium, citing limited training time due to travel restrictions.

• Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized preparation conditions for World Cup match against Belgium
• U.S. authorities allowed Iran team greater travel flexibility for final group game but not opening fixtures
• Ghalenoei praised FIFA and U.S. authorities for facilitating arrival procedures