Iran's head coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team has been 'oppressed' Credit: Frederic J. Brown / AFP

Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is 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 in Los Angeles late Monday.

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