Iran captain criticizes FIFA after disallowed goal against Egypt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:18 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Iran captain Medhi Taremi expressed frustration with FIFA following a dramatic 0-0 draw against Egypt, which denied his team a place in the knockout phase. Iran had a stoppage-time winner ruled out by VAR for offside, and Taremi highlighted logistical issues complicating their tournament experience. They must wait to find out if they will qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. Egypt secured a point to advance, while Iran heads to Tijuana as they await further developments in the group stage.
- •Iran's stoppage-time winner was disallowed by VAR.
- •Taremi criticized FIFA for handling of tournament logistics.
- •Egypt secured a point, advancing to the knockout stage.
- •Iran awaits confirmation of their qualification status.
- •Next match for Iran could be against Switzerland in Vancouver.
- 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — Iran captain slams Fifa and ‘disaster’ World Cup after cruel VAR blow against Egypt
"Iran were denied a guaranteed place in the knockout phase after their stoppage-time winner was disallowed
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