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"Right now we’re still continuing as though we’re playing Iran."
— Darren Bazeley , Executive
"Iran are not an easy nation to play against ... Iranian players are absolutely physical, always play direct."
— Jahanyar Mohebbi , Athlete
Key People
Amir Ghalenoei is the coach of Iran's national football team.
Darren Bazeley is the head coach of the New Zealand national football team.
Jahanyar Mohebbi is a former assistant coach at Foolad FC and currently works with Shanghai Port.
Kamel Hawwash is a Palestinian activist known for his political influence in the UK.
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Iran opens their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles, a match influenced by geopolitical tensions and the presence of a large Iranian community in the region.
The World Cup Group G match between Iran and New Zealand in Los Angeles is set against the backdrop of U.S.-Iran tensions and a significant Iranian diaspora in the area.
Iranian-American activists and former footballers protested in Los Angeles, calling for FIFA to expel Iran from the World Cup over alleged human rights abuses by the Iranian regime.
Uncertainty surrounds the World Cup group-stage opener between New Zealand and Iran in Los Angeles, with broader implications beyond football.
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