Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says Iran is still being treated unfairly by the host United States as the team prepares for its second World Cup match. He cites ongoing travel restrictions and visa refusals affecting the team. Speaking through an interpreter, Ghalenoei says he remains optimistic FIFA will be able to persuade U.S. authorities to ease some of the strictures in the coming days, including before or around next week. He also points to support from within Iran, saying the Iranian public is behind the team. The reports frame the comments as the coach’s response to measures he believes are disadvantaging Iran, rather than as a confirmed assessment of any specific policy by U.S. officials or FIFA. Multiple outlets repeat the same central claim: the coach alleges continued unfair treatment linked to logistics and entry arrangements, while expressing hope for an improved situation through FIFA intervention. The statements come as Iran moves from its opening games toward its second match at the tournament.