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Iran head coach Amir Galenoy says they are the “most underdog” team at the World Cup after being handed a last-minute travel ban.
He spoke after his team drew 2-2 with New Zealand. On Monday night, Gallenoy expected to stay overnight in Los Angeles and have a recovery session the next day, but was told to return to his training base in Mexico immediately after the final whistle.
Iran was originally supposed to be based in Tucson, Arizona, for the duration of the World Cup They moved their camp to Tijuana, Mexico After facing logistics and visa issues at the end of May.
“They told us after the game, ‘You have to leave right away,'” Galenoy said.
“We were asked to go on a plane and go back to our camp in Tijuana and we were very upset about that.
“They’re forcing us to come back early. They’re making it more difficult, more difficult, but we’re not going to let that stop us from doing what we can.”
Iran’s participation in the World Cup is uncertain, linked to the Middle East war and related security concerns.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino visited the Iranian team’s dressing room as tensions continued.
There were several “integrated” members of the backroom staff. Entry visa is denied For the United States, the Iranian Football Federation (FFI) called on FIFA to “respect the rules of impartiality, fairness and regulation”. Allotment of tickets has been cancelled. On the eve of the competition.
Iran return to Los Angeles to face Belgium (21 June, 20:00 BST), with Egypt in Seattle (27 June, 04:00) in Group G.
