The Iranian football team is expected to fly to Los Angeles today for its first game in the FIFA World Cup against New Zealand in the city, marking the first time a World Cup host has hosted a country it is at war with, AFP reports.
Iran’s participation in the tournament was shrouded in doubt for months.
The Iranian team has had to leave many of its support staff in Tijuana after the US refused to grant visas to 15 administrative and management staff.
