The geopolitical turmoil surrounding Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign took a drastic turn following their 2-2 opening draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei heavily criticized tournament organizers and immigration officials, labeling Team Melli as the “most oppressed team in the World Cup."
July 21, 2025: The long-running argument over whether politics and sports should be kept apart was rekindled when Sunday's highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan...
