Reports from the Supreme Committee dating from 2014 through the end of 2021 only include the number of deaths of workers involved in building and refurbishing the stadiums now hosting the World Cup.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted there are no "geopolitical aspects" to the massive U.S.-Iran soccer match that's likely to determine each side's World Cup fate."I’m looking forward to a very competitive match between the United States and Iran.".
The United States must win to advance to the round of 16.Iranian soccer players appeared to have some sympathy for protesters as the team remained silent while the national anthem was played before its first World Cup match against England last weekSoccer statement
That statement angered Iranian soccer and government officials who demanded that the Americans be thrown out of the tournamentWeeks of anti-government protests across Iran, led by women and students, have stunted public enthusiasm for the national soccer teamThe 1998 Team Melli victory over the United States sparked instant joy across Iran as fans flocked to the streets for celebrations