DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SEATTLE: The team's campaign has been dogged by travel and visa restrictions as well as weeks of mudslinging between Iranian officials and the US authorities.

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SEATTLE: The team's campaign has been dogged by travel and visa restrictions as well as weeks of mudslinging between Iranian officials and the US authorities.

SEATTLE, June 26 : Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United…

Following a 1-1 draw against Egypt, Iran awaits end of group stage to learn World Cup fate

Taremi described the World Cup’s logistical challenges as a “disaster”.

Iran’s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has said Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, must ‘stand up’ to the US

Iran's captain Mehdi Taremi criticizes logistical issues at the World Cup 2026, questioning their welcome in the U.S.

Iran were denied a guaranteed place in the knockout phase after their stoppage-time winner was disallowed

Iran's players and staff have been forced to base themselves in Mexico and fly to the United States on the day of their World Cup matches amid the conflict between their nation…

Iran's draw with Egypt involved protests, controversial calls and high emotions, and yet again Iran are not in control of their own destiny

Mehdi Taremi accused FIFA chief Gianni Infantino of not resolving the issue after giving assurances. | Football News

FIFA president Gianni Infantino also came under fire.

The captain of the Iranian National Football Team has criticized FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, over their handling of football’s biggest tournament, the World Cup,…

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi blasts FIFA and Gianni Infantino over visa failures, travel chaos from Tijuana, and broken promises during the 2026 World Cup.

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi blasted FIFA over visa denials and travel logistics during the 2026 World Cup, calling the team's experience a disaster.

SEATTLE, USA: The emotions were still raw for Iran players and their coach long after the final whistle of the team’s 1-1 draw against Egypt in their group- stage finale at…

Iran, who played their three group-stage matches at World Cup 2026, now face a wait to know if they will reach last 32.

Iran's World Cup journey ended with a controversial 1-1 draw against Egypt, a result that left players and coach Amir Ghalenoei feeling "very unfairly" treated. A late disallowed…

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has launched a scathing attack on FIFA over the treatment of his team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup