Team Melli’s agonizing exit after other results failed to break their way is a moment of anguish that rises to the top of a football history full of them

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.

Egypt 1-1 Iran: Iran defender Shojae Khalilzadeh’s stoppage-time winner was disallowed by VAR, denying the war-torn nation a guaranteed spot in the knockout stages. Egypt are…

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 drew with Egypt after a 93rd-minute goal was ruled out but may still qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams

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

Egyptians hail historic qualification as Iranians voice appreciation to Team Melli who may still make it to next round.

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

Following the 1-1 draw, Iran has missed the chance to directly qualify for the World Cup’s last 32.

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…

"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…

LOS ANGELES, June 27 : Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout phase for the first time came to an agonising end on Saturday after Austria's last-gasp equaliser against…

Austria's 3-3 draw with Algeria ultimately decides Iran's fate as Team Melli crash out of the 2026 World Cup.

Team Melli’s agonizing exit after other results failed to break their way is a moment of anguish that rises to the top of a football history full of them