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Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. Iran were initially to be based in Tucson,
Spain begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup run Monday, June 15. What to know about Spain vs Cape Verde, Belgium vs Egypt and the first game in Miami.
Iran's football team will leave for Spain this weekend en route to their World Cup base in Mexico despite still awaiting visas, the head of the country's football federation said.
ESPN analyst Jeff Carlisle discusses Iran's World Cup opener, visa concerns and whether the team can make history by advancing beyond the group stage.
Enjoy all the action from Monday's World Cup matches, with features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.
Protestors descended on the FIFA World Cup as Iran prepared to play its first game against New Zealand in Los Angeles against the backdrop of political unrest and uncertainty
