Iran, Uruguay, Senegal... How US is being the worst World Cup host

Washington

: In a dazzling display of footballing resilience, Iran’s national football team managed a creditable 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles. It was a remarkable feat, considering the squad was operating under a logistical itinerary seemingly designed by Franz Kafka and implemented by the Department of Homeland Security.
Iran is far from alone in its grievances. A dark cloud of institutional paranoia hangs over the tournament.