Iran coach criticizes US for inconsistent training schedule before Belgium match

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei has expressed concerns about the US authorities' inconsistent treatment of his team ahead of their World Cup match against Belgium. He noted that the team was forced to cut training short, having only 16 hours to prepare, in contrast to Belgium's more adequate training timeline. The team, which has relocated its base to Tijuana, Mexico, has faced logistical challenges and visa restrictions, complicating their participation in the tournament. Ghalenoei praised FIFA president Gianni Infantino for efforts to ease these complications but criticized the handling of Iran's travel arrangements. The squad's next match will be against Belgium.

• 11:53 AMYahoo Sports — Iran coach questions US officials’ inconsistency as training for World Cup clash with Belgium cut short