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Andranik Eskandarian reflects on his soccer journey before World Cup

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Andranik Eskandarian reflects on his soccer journey before World Cup
Summary

Andranik Eskandarian, who played for Iran in the 1978 World Cup, now owns a soccer store in Hackensack, New Jersey. He shares insights on the sport's evolution, noting the growth from a 16-team World Cup to an anticipated expansion to 48 teams. Eskandarian continues to play soccer weekly, enjoying informal games and the ongoing popularity of the sport. Despite the excitement surrounding the World Cup, he expresses concern over high ticket prices. Eskandarian is set to attend the June 25 match between Germany and Ecuador, thanks to a generous customer.

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  • •Eskandarian played in the 1978 World Cup for Iran.
  • •He owns a soccer store in Hackensack since the mid-1980s.
  • •He continues to play soccer twice a week.
  • •Concerns about high ticket prices have been raised.
  • •He plans to attend the June 25 match between Germany and Ecuador.
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Andranik Eskandarian, owner of a soccer store in Hackensack, played in the World Cup for Iran in 1978 and then for the Cosmos.

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