Iran’s national football team will file a formal complaint with Fifa over travel restrictions imposed during the World Cup, the country's football federation announced on Thursday.

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.

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

Frustrated by US travel restrictions, Iranian players say Fifa should have done more to support them

The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) is preparing to submit a formal complaint to FIFA, alleging that travel restrictions imposed during the FIFA World Cup…