Consequently, head coach Amir Ghalenoei and his squad have been forced to base themselves across the border in Tijuana, Mexico, commuting over for games.
Ghalenoei fiercely criticized the environment, labeling his side the “most oppressed team in the World Cup.”
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Iran must beat Egypt in crucial final group clash
Iran currently sit second in the group, with two points, two points behind first placed Egypt who recorded their first win in World Cup with a 3-1 win over New Zealand.
Belgium sit third with two points and are expected to beat New Zealand in the final game which would take them to five points.
Which is why Egypt is a must win game for the Iranians if they want to qualify to the next round.
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