Iran coach says team ‘oppressed’ by travel chaos after World Cup NZ draw (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's World Cup team faced travel disruptions due to US-Iran tensions, affecting their performance and causing player fatigue.

• Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei claimed the team was 'oppressed' by last-minute travel changes due to US-Iran tensions
• The team moved their base from Arizona, US to Tijuana, Mexico over visa issues and security concerns
• Players reported fatigue and muscle cramps from disrupted travel schedules