A FIFA chief has called out the treatment of Iran at this summer's World Cup after the team's build-up to the finals has been profoundly impacted by the conflict with the United States and Israel

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

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

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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 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”...

Several Iranian officials forced to watch game against New Zealand on TV in Mexico after being denied entry to US

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

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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 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.

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his team was forced to leave the United States immediately after its World Cup draw with New Zealand, complicating preparations for upcoming matches.

Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding…

With strict travel in and out of the United States, Iran has to stay in Mexico.