The United States has defended its handling of Iran’s World Cup travel arrangements after the team complained it was forced to leave immediately after its opening match instead of staying overnight for recovery. US officials said the schedule was pre-decided, requiring teams to depart on match day and return to their base camps shortly after games. Iran’s coach and captain criticised the arrangement, citing disrupted recovery routines and visa-related issues affecting staff and players, while US authorities maintained that entry rules and security considerations were being strictly followed.
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Source: The Times of India
