Iran secure comeback win over Gambia in friendly match
Iran started their World Cup preparations with a strong performance, defeating Gambia 3-1 in a friendly match held in Turkey. The team overcame a first-half deficit, scoring three goals in the second half to claim victory. Mehdi Taremi was among the scorers, helping to boost team morale ahead of the tournament. The squad continues to face visa challenges for entry into the United States, where their World Cup matches are scheduled.
Match highlights
- Iran came from behind after trailing 1-0 at half-time to win 3-1 against Gambia in Antalya.
- Mehdi Taremi, who plays for Olympiacos, scored one of Iran’s three second-half goals.
- The team is currently based in Mexico due to tensions with the United States over the war in the Middle East.
- Iranian players are still waiting for visas to enter the United States for their World Cup group stage matches.
- Iran will play another friendly against Mali in Antalya next Thursday and begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on June 16 in Los Angeles, with further matches against Belgium in LA and Egypt in Seattle.
