Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's World Cup team faces challenges from war-related tensions and logistical issues, impacting their preparation and experience.

• Iran's World Cup experience is challenging due to tensions from the war with the U.S.
• Team captain Mehdi Taremi mentions visa issues and training camp relocations affected the team's preparation.
• Iran's matches are hosted in the U.S. despite logistical and political challenges.