Fresh Zealand players willing to play World Cup opener against Iran outside US
Fresh Zealand soccer players have said they would be willing to play Iran outside the United States in their opening fit at the 2026 World Cup, as
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Fresh Zealand players willing to play World Cup opener against Iran outside US
Fresh Zealand soccer players have said they would be willing to play Iran outside the United States in their opening fit at the 2026 World Cup, as uncertainty persists over the fixture amid geopolitical tensions.
Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals still their participation has been in question since the US-Israeli clash with the Islamic Republic broke out at the finish of February.
Squad Melli are scheduled to play all three of their opening-round collective matches in the US, with their June 15 opener against Fresh Zealand in Los Angeles, still the Iranian soccer federation has threatened to boycott fixtures on US dirt.
Fresh Zealand are preparing as if the Los Angeles fit will go ahead still players said on Wednesday they could accommodate a switch outside the US if necessary.
Netherlands-based midfielder Ryan Thomas said Iran had earned their spot at the World Cup, and the All Whites would be able to administer the extra attention generated by the fit.
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