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Iran 'most oppressed' team at World Cup, head coach says

BBC News · Jun 16, 2026, 7:16 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.

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