Iran coach vents on World Cup logistics after Belgium draw
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Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized travel, visa hurdles and limited preparation time after a 0-0 World Cup draw with Belgium, saying they faced “war conditions” and a 40-hour trip with little recovery time. Beiranvand made a key 59th-minute stop, and Iran played the last 24 minutes with a man advantage after Ngoy was sent off for denying Mehdi Taremi. Belgium, missing Jeremy Doku, struggled for pace and creativity. Iran’s remaining group game versus Egypt will shape its knockout path, while Belgium faces pressure to advance from Group G.
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