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Iran's World Cup Journey: Squad, Schedule, and Controversy
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Irans national football team is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, despite recent challenges. After a productive meeting with FIFAs secretary general, the team is set to play all their group matches in the U.S., with Tucson, Arizona as their base camp. The team is currently in Turkey for a training camp, and will face The Gambia in a friendly match on May twenty-ninth. The squad selection has sparked some buzz, as star striker Sardar Azmoun was not included due to technical criteria, despite his history of supporting protesters. Iran is heading to their fourth consecutive World Cup finals, starting with a match against New Zealand on June fifteenth.
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