Iran, who will play their three group games on American soil, were forced to switch their training base to Mexico due to the ongoing military conflict with the United States.
While the fans of Brazil dominate the Ali Mohammad Mohalla, they also remain worried about the performance and line-up of the team, featuring only a few star players.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says that despite playing some of his younger squad members, his team showed they have a solid identity as the defence of their crown approaches.
“In Iran, no one truly cares about football now, just as no one seems to care about the hardship and difficult living conditions of the Iranian people,” says citizen in Tehran.
Goals from midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi and right back Ramin Rezaeian either side of halftime gave Iran a record of three wins and a single loss in their four friendlies.
Iran have been drawn in Group G and will play New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles on June 15 and 21, followed by a game against Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
“I hope that all the conditions will be met so that the national team can participate in the tournament in a calm and orderly manner,” says minister Ahmad Donyamali.
He could face former Barcelona rival Lionel Messi, who is also set to play at a sixth World Cup after leading Argentina to glory four years ago in Qatar.
