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'It's a Disaster World Cup': Iran Captain Mehdi Taremi Blasts FIFA Over Visas and Playing in Enemy Host Nation

Iran's World Cup captain, Mehdi Taremi, accuses FIFA of neglecting his team amid political tensions, visa issues, and unfair treatment during the 2026 tournament.

International Business Times UK

Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal

Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States

The Independent UK

Iran coach: US treatment at World Cup 'really terrible'

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 goal, coupled with logistical challenges and perceived poor hospitality from the host nation, marred their experience. Despite these hurdles, the team expressed…

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‘Disaster World Cup’—Iran Lashes Out at U.S., FIFA After Group Stage

FIFA president Gianni Infantino also came under fire.

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‘This must never happen again’: Iran coach hits out at the US and tells Infantino to stand up against hosts

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

The Guardian - UK

Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup 'Pride Match' in Seattle

Ahead of their World Cup match with Egypt, Iran's football team, facing a Pride celebration in Seattle, stated they would only answer questions related to the game. Both nations had previously requested the cancellation of Pride events. FIFA, however, permits rainbow flags in the stadium. Iran's coach emphasized their sole…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: Seattle set for Iran-Egypt match amid ‘Pride Match’ controversy

Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G match as the city marks its annual Pride parade. The two countries last year asked for Pride-themed celebrations to be cancelled, a request FIFA denied. Players and officials of…

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'Pride Match' organizers highlight Seattle's inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

The Independent UK

Iran and FIFA refuse to answer questions about Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’ vs. Egypt

Iran's coach and FIFA officials have refused to answer questions about a World Cup “Pride Match” in Seattle

The Independent UK

Fifa confirms rainbow flags to be allowed at Egypt v Iran World Cup ‘Pride Match’

Iran and Egypt have attempted to sidestep questions about their reluctance to take part in the match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in Seattle

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker Says Iran Have Been 'Treated Very Unfairly' at the 2026 World Cup

Gary Lineker criticises the visa restrictions forcing Iran to base in Mexico during the 2026 World Cup, highlighting travel challenges and calling for fair treatment.

International Business Times UK

US eases restrictions on Iranian national football team allowing travel two days before next match

The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

Euronews

Iran’s Beiranvand denies 10-man Belgium in World Cup draw as Nathan Ngoy sees red

Iran had a goal disallowed for offside while battling to a 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, with Alireza Beiranvand saving brilliantly from Maxim De Cuyper

The Guardian - UK

Belgium v Iran LIVE: Red Devils held by Iran after Nathan Ngoy red card and Alireza Beiranvand heroics

Alireza Beiranvand denied Maxim De Cuyper from barely four yards to leave the Red Devils with just two points from two games in Group G

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Only half training time, says Iran coach as he slams preparation restrictions before Belgium clash

Iran's football coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has voiced frustration over the challenging travel and preparation conditions for his team ahead of their World Cup match against Belgium. He highlighted inconsistent US entry policies that limited training time, contrasting it with Belgium's smoother arrangements. While acknowledging FIFA's efforts, Ghalenoei questioned why logistical…

The Independent UK

Iran coach questions US officials’ inconsistency as training for World Cup clash with Belgium cut short

The US administration’s handling of the Iranian football team has repeatedly come under scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: Egypt manager denies Salah rift; Spain screening scrapped due to Madrid heat – as it happened

Sunday’s World Cup news included denials of a rift in the Egypt dressing room and a match viewing cancelled in Spain

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran coach says team still faces unfair treatment from US ahead of second match

Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed frustration over travel restrictions and visa issues imposed by the US at the World Cup, impacting his team's preparation. Despite these challenges, he remains optimistic FIFA will intervene. Ghalenoei highlighted the team's dedication to their nation and appealed for fair treatment, emphasizing football should remain…

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Belgium vs. Iran—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Belgium and Iran were forced to accept draws in their opening matches in Group G.

The Independent UK

Iran to lodge complaint over United States travel restrictions at World Cup

The Iranian team have been forced to set up their base in Mexico despite playing all their group games in the United States

The Independent UK

US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match

The Trump administration is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that it was forced to leave the U.S. immediately after its first World Cup match instead of having a day to recover in a hotel, saying that was the plan for the team all along

Sports Illustrated

Iran ‘Tired’ of Treatment at 2026 World Cup, Call on FIFA for More Support

With strict travel in and out of the United States, Iran has to stay in Mexico.

Latin Times

White House Hails Iran's World Cup Entry as a 'Goodwill Gesture'; Coach Says Team Was Ordered Out of U.S. After Opener

Iran's original base camp in Arizona was relocated to Mexico after uncertainty surrounding visas and security arrangements

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Iran coach says team ‘most oppressed’ in World Cup, forced to leave Los Angeles amidst alleged visa and immigration chaos

"After the game today they said to us, ‘You have to leave immediately"."

Euronews

Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after rushed departure from US

Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness".

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