‘Part of our culture’: Iran defying hardships and dreaming of first World Cup knockout round appearance (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's soccer team is overcoming travel restrictions and logistical challenges to compete in the World Cup, aiming for its first knockout round appearance.

• Iran's soccer team faced significant challenges including travel restrictions and disrupted training before the World Cup
• Iran's coach criticized the unfair treatment and lack of recovery time for the team
• Iran's players performed well despite difficult conditions and are aiming to reach the knockout round for the first time