Iran's head coach Amir Ghalenoei condemned Fifa and the US after his team was abruptly ordered to leave Los Angeles following their 2-2 World Cup draw with New Zealand.
The coach also noted that their federation, media, and management aren't present with them
Jun 16, 2026
01:34 pm
What's the storyIran's national football team is in the spotlight again after their head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, accused FIFA of treating them unfairly during the ongoing World Cup.
According to The Guardian, the coach said the team was asked to leave Los Angeles immediately after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand in the World Cup on Monday night.
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Amir Ghalenoei said Iran had expected to remain in Los Angeles overnight but was instead required to return immediately to Mexico.
Iran's coach claims travel chaos due to U.S. tensions 'oppressed' his team, affecting their performance in the World Cup.
The Iranian team went through over five hours of travel and security checks during its trip to the Los Angeles area.
Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey started with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. However, the team faced immediate travel…
