Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:14am on 16 Jun 2026,Tuesday Sports
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticised FIFA and US authorities over the treatment of his team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling Iran “the most oppressed” side at the tournament. The comments came after Iran’s 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles. Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi said the team was ordered to leave the United States immediately after the match and return to its base in Tijuana, Mexico, limiting recovery time. Iran has also faced visa issues affecting staff members and logistical disruptions linked to political tensions, prompting players to voice concerns directly to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. (PC: The Guardian)
