Iran Defeats Mali 2-0 in World Cup Warm-up Match

Iran's national football team, known as Team Melli, secured a 2-0 victory over Mali in a preparatory friendly match held in Antalya, Turkey. This win follows their earlier success against Gambia, where they also triumphed 3-1.

The goals for Iran were scored by Saeid Ezatolahi in the 12th minute and defender Ramin Rezaeian in the 55th minute. The match was played behind closed doors, with no journalists present in the stands.

Team Melli is scheduled to depart for Mexico on Saturday, where they will establish their base camp in Tijuana. This move precedes their participation in the World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19.

Securing visas for the United States, where Iran is slated to play its group stage matches, remains a key concern. The team is scheduled to face New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles, and Egypt in Seattle. The Iranian team's press service did not respond to inquiries regarding their U.S. visa status.