Iran World Cup team forced to leave US after tournament opener in apparent change of plans

After originally being slated to spend the night in Los Angeles following its World Cup opener on Monday, the Iranian men's soccer team was ordered to leave the country as soon as possible. Coach Amir Ghalenoei said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night. Ghalenoei didn't say who ordered the Iranians to leave earlier than planned. The tea