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FIFA confirmed that more than one million supporters attended the first 16 matches of the World Cup in North America, with stadiums operating at 99.34 per cent capacity despite earlier concerns about ticket pricing.
Iran's World Cup coach has characterised his squad as the most constrained team at the tournament, alleging authorities forced them to abandon their Los Angeles base immediately after their opener against New Zealand.
Ghana's World Cup Group L clash against Panama looms with uncertainty over midfielder Thomas Partey's availability after Canada initially refused him entry. Coach Carlos Queiroz says his squad is ready either way.