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Iran’s World Cup Press Conference Turns Tense as FIFA Limits Questions to Football
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100% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 14, 2026
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Iran’s World Cup press conference ahead of its 2026 opener against New Zealand was marked by a FIFA warning to avoid political questions. Coach Amir Ghalenoei and striker Mehdi Taremi stressed that the team was there to play football and represent the Iranian people.
- 01Iran opens its 2026 World Cup campaign Tuesday at 4:00 a.m. against New Zealand.
- 02FIFA told reporters to ask only football questions before Iran’s press conference.
- 03A reporter’s question about Iran’s pre-revolution flag was cut off.
- 04Ghalenoei and Taremi said the team wants to unite and represent the Iranian people.
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