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US Officials Briefly Delay Two Iranian Team Members Before World Cup Match in Seattle
Iran's football federation said Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei were held up by US host officials on June 24. The incident delayed the team's departure from Mexico for its final group-stage match against Egypt.
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United States host officials held up Iranian footballer Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei on June 24, delaying the national team's departure from Mexico for its World Cup match against Egypt in Seattle. Iran's football federation stated that the two joined the delegation after 25 minutes and then traveled with the group.
The federation described the event as occurring during the team's third trip to the United States.
The squad and support staff have been based in Tijuana, Mexico. Iran's three group-stage matches are scheduled on the US West Coast, with two in Los Angeles and the third in Seattle. US authorities said one day earlier that they had eased travel restrictions, permitting the delegation to arrive in Seattle two days before the match while still requiring departure immediately afterward.
Iranian players and sports officials have criticized the treatment of the team. US officials have stated that the restrictions relate to security. The match against Egypt is Iran's last group-stage fixture.
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