The Iranian men’s soccer team’s quick departure from Los Angeles following their opening World Cup match was always the plan, according to the US government, despite complaints from the team.

Striker Mehdi Taremi says US travel policies are dampening the usual joy that the football tournament ignites.

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…

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

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

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…

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…

The Iranian men’s soccer team’s quick departure from Los Angeles following their opening World Cup match was always the plan, according to the US government, despite complaints…

The Iranian team went through over five hours of travel and security checks during its trip to the Los Angeles area.

Amir Ghalenoei made the comment after Iran were forced to leave the US for their Mexico base after their opening match.