Iran coach says team ‘oppressed’ by travel chaos after World Cup NZ draw
Amir Ghalenoei made the comment after Iran were forced to leave the US for their Mexico base after their opening match.
Iran coach says team ‘oppressed’ by travel chaos after World Cup NZ draw
Amir Ghalenoei made the comment after Iran were forced to leave the US for their Mexico base after their opening match. Grouped from 18 articles across 9 sources.
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Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says
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 draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup match
Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand's goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.
Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
Iran 2-2 New Zealand: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All our updates, photo coverage and text commentary from the Group G match at Los Angeles Stadium.
Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup team news, start, lineups and where to watch
After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.
Tunisia names new World Cup coach after sudden axing
Tunisia wastes no time in appointing a new coach at the World Cup following the sacking of Sabri Lamouchi in the wake of the humiliating 5-1 loss to Sweden.
Iran’s first World Cup match divides U.S. diaspora
The national team’s first game on U.S. soil since the war’s outbreak was met with a mix of cheers and boos
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.
World Cup: Cape Verde hero and Iran suffer US travel woes
After starring in Cape Verde's draw with Spain, goalkeeper Vozinha shared his sadness that an expensive travel bond stopped his mother from attending. On the same day, Iran's coach said his team were being "oppressed."
Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup
Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
Pride and protest in ‘Tehrangeles’: A divided diaspora watches Iran at the World Cup
Iran national team fans watched the 2-2- draw with New Zealand at the World Cup in Los Angeles, many holding the lion and sun flag in protest at the Islamic Republic.
Iranian football team told to return to Mexico after opening World Cup game
Head coach of Tehran’s squad says ‘oppressed’ players instructed to go back to training base over border
Egypt draw 1–1 with Belgium at World Cup group game
Emam Ashour's first international goal gave Egypt the lead, before veteran Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalise.
Saudi Arabia draw 1–1 against Uruguay in World Cup opening game
Abdulelah Alamri gives Saudi Arabia a first-half lead before Maxi Araujo equalises late in the Group H game in Miami.
Congolese team’s World Cup leopard style channels history and pride
The team does not play its first match until June 17, but it has already made quite an impression.
Iran makes its debut at 2026 World Cup amid war, visa restrictions
Iran will kick off its first match of the 2026 World Cup on Monday night against New Zealand. Nicole Valdes reports.
Some Iranian Americans wave protest flags, others cheer as Iran play World Cup opener
They play in Los Angeles, home to the biggest Iranian community outside Iran.
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