Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.

Iran’s team is scheduled to play all its group games in the U.S., but it has set up its home base for the World Cup in Tijuana, Mexico.

Iran’s team is scheduled to play all its group games in the U.S., but it has set up its home base for the World Cup in Tijuana, Mexico.

The coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged…

Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their…

Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with…

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opener but were seemingly forced to fly back to their Tijuana base after the game.

Ghalenoei claims team told to ‘leave immediately’ after their draw against New Zealand

Iran's football coach revealed that the team were told to ‘leave the US immediately’ after the game against New Zealand. | Football News

INGLEWOOD, California, June 15 : Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Monday his team were being “oppressed” due to last-minute travel changes stemming from tensions between Iran and…

Iran's coach claims travel chaos due to U.S. tensions 'oppressed' his team, affecting their performance in the World Cup.

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening game of the World Cup but have been ordered to leave the United States immediately

Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey started with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. However, the team faced immediate travel disruptions. Coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed disappointment…

Iran have voiced strong criticism of their treatment in the United States, with head coach Amir Ghalenoei describing his squad as the “most oppressed”...

Amir Ghalenoei said Iran had expected to remain in Los Angeles overnight but was instead required to return immediately to Mexico.

Amir Ghalenoei said Iran had expected to remain in Los Angeles overnight but was instead required to return immediately to Mexico.

Coach Amir Ghalenoei didn’t say who ordered the Iranians to leave earlier than planned a few hours after the Monday night game.

Coach says abrupt exit from California hurt player recovery

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The Iranian football federation negotiated a late move of the team’s base camp from Arizona to Mexico amid uncertainty over US visas

The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged…