South Asian perspective; noted Iran's VAR goal disallowance compounded the travel grievances
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Deccan Herald · India · Iran coach demands FIFA intervene after US denies overnight stays for third straight match; team trains in Tijuana
Filed Ghalenoei's comment that the host country treated Iran 'very unfairly' and contextualised the 1-1 draw with Egypt, during which a stoppage-time Iran goal was cancelled by a marginal VAR offside call, as compounding the team's sense of injustice.
“FIFA World Cup 2026: 'The host country treated us very unfairly', Iran coach slams US over travel restrictions.”