Gregg Berhalter, Tyler Adams address Iran flag changes on social media

Gregg Berhalter and Tyler Adams are apologizing on behalf of their players and staff for the changes to the flag of Iran. The U.S. Soccer Federation removed a symbol in the middle of the Iranian flag. They are playing Iran in a World Cup match on Monday. The team is also talking about Qatari workers' rights and LGBTQ+ issues. It is the tournament of external noise. There were calls in Iran for FIFA to punish the United States. Berhalt and Adams were asked uncomfortable questions from mostly Iranian reporters.

Gregg Berhalter and Tyler Adams are preparing for a soccer match against Iran. The flag controversy has overshadowed the game. Iran's coach Carlos Queiroz is trying to keep the focus on the match. The United States is third in the group, a point behind Iran and England. England will play Wales in a match later in this group. Iranian players did not sing the national anthem before their opener against England last Monday. They did sing before the second game against Wales. U.S. defender Walker Zimmerman empathizes with Iranian people. He said, "They are human. We empathize with that human emotion"

The World Cup continues Monday in Qatar. The United States played England in its second World cup game on Friday. It ended in a 0-0 draw.

Gregg Berhalter and Tyler Adams are protesting Iran's flag changes on social media. Iran is hosting the World Cup.

Gregg Berhalter and Tyler Adams are discussing Iran flag changes on social media.