Lalas: US overlooked importance to Iran of ’98 Cup match


              Walker Zimmerman of the United States attends a press conference before a team practice at Al Gharafa SC Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Walker Zimmerman of the United States attends a press conference before a team practice at Al Gharafa SC Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Tim Ream of the United States attends a press conference before a team practice at Al Gharafa SC Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Tim Ream of the United States points to his hair bun after calling himself and teammate Walker Zimmerman "the bun brothers" during a press conference before a team practice at Al Gharafa SC Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Tim Ream, left, and Walker Zimmerman, both of the United States, attend a press conference before a team practice at Al Gharafa SC Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Lalas: US overlooked importance to Iran of ’98 Cup match