https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-world-cup-team-says-it-was-forced-to-leave-u-s-after-first-gameContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-world-cup-team-says-it-was-forced-to-leave-u-s-after-first-gamehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-world-cup-team-says-it-was-forced-to-leave-u-s-after-first-game#u1783Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:11:08 +0000Iran’s national team alleges it was ordered to leave the U.S. immediately after its 2-2 draw with New Zealand, disrupting recovery plans and raising questions about FIFA’s handling of logistics. The coach calls his squad the 'most oppressed' at this tournament, while U.S. officials dispute claims of last-minute changes. FIFA’s president has reportedly promised intervention. All group games remain in the U.S., but the team’s base is in Mexico.What's confirmed:Iran’s World Cup team was instructed to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Tijuana, Mexico, just hours after its