Iran is 'most oppressed' World Cup team amid travel issues, coach

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2026-06-16

London (PA Media/dpa) - Iran have hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their coach saying his team are the "most oppressed" at the World Cup. The team's build-up to the finals has been profoundly impacted by the conflict between Iran and the United States, with the squad forced to move their training camp to Mexico. They opened their World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, roared on by a passionate Iranian-American crowd.......

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