Day: June 15, 2026

Iran’s head coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi publicly criticised the US and FIFA over visa denials, a forced base camp in Mexico, and a five-hour commute ahead of their World Cup 2026 opener against New Zealand.

The United States and Iran have announced a historic memorandum of understanding, pausing weeks of military conflict — but key questions about Iran’s nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.