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Iran’s World Cup squad is caught in travel chaos just days after a gritty 2-2 draw with New Zealand, forced to pack up prematurely and head back to Mexico before fully recovering. Coach Amir Ghalenoei blamed poor preparation—including visa snafus for staff—for player cramps, but praised the team’s resilience and the electric home-field energy from Iranian fans. With tough matchups looming against Belgium and Egypt, Iran sits tied atop their group with one point, chasing their first-ever World Cup knockout stage appearance. Despite the chaos, the coach insists this was one of their best performances—and he wants fans to feel proud regardless of the circumstances.

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