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 States after they drew 1-1 with Egypt on Friday to possibly secure a knockout spot.Taremi missed an early penalty and crashed a heade

June 24 : U.S. host officials "caused problems" for Iran forward Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei, delaying their delegation as they travelled to Seattle for the…

Iran missed a penalty, hit the crossbar, and had a late goal disallowed as they drew 1-1 with Egypt in a dramatic FIFA World Cup Group G match in Seattle.

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”.

SEATTLE, June 26 : Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized travel restrictions imposed on the team by the United States after their 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup in Seattle on…

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

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

Forced to commute from Mexico, Iran's coach urges FIFA to protect teams from US politics

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.

Em desabafo sobre problemas logísticos, Mehdi Taremi afirmou ter a sensação de que 'há quem queira ver os iranianos eliminados'

June 27 : Iran left a note in their locker room following a 1-1 draw with Egypt on Friday, thanking Seattle for its hospitality during the World Cup, and appeared to express…

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…

"It was the host that wasn't very good to us," coach Amir Ghalenoei said after Friday's match.

"It was the host that wasn't very good to us," coach Amir Ghalenoei said after Friday's match.

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…