Iran’s head coach Amir Ghalenoei says the national team is being treated in a way he describes as “oppressed,” citing disruption linked to World Cup travel arrangements in the United States. Multiple outlets report that after Iran’s opening match, the squad faced delays and last-minute changes affecting their movement between Los Angeles and their base camp in Mexico. Middle East Eye says captain Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei were held up at Los Angeles airport authorities, while the rest of the team boarded without them, forcing an earlier departure. The same report says Iran had expected to stay overnight in Los Angeles for recovery but was instead required to return immediately to Mexico. Sky Sports and other summaries attribute Ghalenoei’s comments to grievances over visa and travel restrictions, describing the situation as chaotic and disruptive to preparation and performance, including after Iran’s 2–2 draw with New Zealand. Reuters-linked reporting referenced in the coverage also notes that Iran’s federation negotiated a late move from an Arizona base to Mexico amid uncertainty over visas and efforts to minimize the squad’s time in the US. Several outlets frame Iran’s complaint as a protest against FIFA and US handling, while tournament organizers are not described as responding in the provided materials.