US authorities require them to enter within 24 hours of a match and leave the same day, leading team coach Amir Ghalenoei to say Iran were the "most oppressed" team in the tournament.

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.

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…