Also known as: Coach Amir Ghalenoei
Amir Ghalenoei — Iran's World Cup coach managing the team during travel restrictions and geopolitical tensions with the United States.
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Egypt, Iran face crunch World Cup game in shadow of geopoliticsCitizen Digital
… Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei praised his squad for managing two ties in what he said were trying conditions. …
US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3 of World CupCitizen Digital
… Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei praised his squad for managing two ties in what he said were trying conditions. …
US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3 of World CupThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeCoach Amir Ghalenoei hailed Iran's unbeaten start to the World Cup as a "great achievement" that will be remembered by future generations, following a 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday. …
Iran coach hails 'great achievement' after second World Cup draw with BelgiumCitizen Digital
… Coach Amir Ghalenoei complained Monday that Iran was the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening game ended. …
Iranian forward gets US visa for World Cup: team officialThe Standard
… Afterwards, coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran were the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after claiming his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after the game. …
France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World CupCitizen Digital
Iran 'most oppressed team in whole World Cup' - coach By AFP June 16, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup …
Iran 'most oppressed team in whole World Cup' - coachThe Standard
… Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei had insisted on the eve of the game his players would not "pay attention to any of the hype."But his side was stunned by an early New Zealand goal on the counter created by veteran striker Chris Wood. …
Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand drawCitizen Digital
… low on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter International Friendly - Iran v Gambia - Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey - May 29, 2026 Iran players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo Audio By Vocalize Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei …
Iran World Cup coach says 'impacted' by politics but ignoring 'hype'The Standard
… mbers of the Iranian diaspora opposed to the nation's hardline regime, and there have been threats that the Iran team could walk off the pitch if anti-government banners are displayed during the game.Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Sunday, Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei …
Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bowEgypt and Iran both have chances to progress from their final group game on Friday, but the match is overshadowed by U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions and a regional conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes in February. Iran has faced travel restrictions during the tournament, with their coach describing them as the "most oppressed team."
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt and Iran both have chances to progress from their final group game on Friday, but the match is overshadowed by U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions and a regional conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes in February. Iran has faced travel restrictions during the tournament, with their coach describing them as the "most oppressed team."
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US Department of Homeland Security has eased travel restrictions on the Iranian team for the World Cup, permitting them to arrive in Seattle two days before their June 26 match instead of one day before. The team will still be required to leave the day the match ends.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US Department of Homeland Security has eased travel restrictions on Iran's team during the World Cup, allowing them to arrive in Seattle two days before their June 26 match instead of one day before, though they must still leave the day the match ends.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei called the team's 0-0 draw with Belgium a "great achievement," noting Iran remains unbeaten in two opening games despite visa and travel restrictions from their base camp in Mexico. Ghalenoei said the team's performance will be remembered in Iranian football history, and he thanked Iranian supporters in Los Angeles who backed the team despite opposition from the Persian exile community.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iranian forward Mehdi Torabi received a new multiple-entry US visa after initially being granted only single-entry permission, allowing him to play the remainder of the tournament. The Football Federation and FIFA coordination secured the visa, enabling Torabi to travel with the squad for upcoming matches including games against Belgium and Egypt.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 World Cup win against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, with Bradley Barcola also scoring. Mbappe's 14 World Cup goals move him level with Gerd Mueller as the third-highest scorer in World Cup history.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after players were ordered to return to Mexico immediately following their opening match in Los Angeles. The squad has faced visa delays for support staff, last-minute travel documents for players, and a forced relocation of its training camp from Arizona to Mexico due to logistical issues amid tensions between Iran and the United States.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opening match, with goals from Elijah Just for New Zealand offset by equalizers from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi. The match took place amid military conflict between Iran and the United States, visa delays, visa refusals, and protests both against the team and in support of Iran.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said political tensions and visa issues have damaged preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not "pay attention to any of the hype." The team faces New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday, marking the first time a World Cup host has hosted a country with which it is at war.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain were held to a goalless draw by World Cup first-timers Cape Verde on Monday in their Group H opener, despite 74 percent possession and being regarded as strong pre-tournament favourites. Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago of 525,000 people ranked as 2000-1 outsiders by betting websites, secured an improbable point in their inaugural World Cup match.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday in Tehran's Enghelab Square for the national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The team will face New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in Group G, opening against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →