Iran coach after opening draw with New Zealand: 'Our team is the most oppressed in the whole World Cup'

Iran's national soccer team drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening World Cup match at LA Stadium. Head coach of Iran met with reporters both before and after the game, using both press conferences to complain about the constantly changing tournament schedule and its impact on his team. He declared Iran 'the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup' due to these scheduling difficulties.