Iran team most oppressed at FIFA World Cup, says Coach Ghalenoei

Iran Herald · June 16, 2026 Human Rights

Los Angeles [US], June 16 (ANI): Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei described his side as perhaps the 'most oppressed team in the entire World Cup' claiming that the squad was forced to leave Los Angeles and return immediately to their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, following their opening match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to ESPN.