The Iran national football team returns to Texas to face Belgium in World Cup 2026 after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei described the team as perhaps the 'most oppressed team in the whole World Cup' during the post-match press conference, discussing the difficult travel conditions they faced. The Iran national football team was forced to leave Los Angeles and return to their training camp in Tijuana due to last-minute changes in travel plans. Ghalenoei expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of recovery time, stating that it affected the team's performance. Captain Mehdi Taremi also voiced concerns about the absence of Iran's football federation president and other support staff in the U.S. Despite these challenges, Iranian fans created an electrifying atmosphere in the stadium, supporting their national team wholeheartedly. The Iran national football team is now preparing for their match against Belgium, hoping to achieve success in the tournament.