Iran coach criticizes treatment at World Cup following draw with Egypt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed frustration with the treatment of his team at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle. Iran missed a potential match-winning goal due to a VAR offside decision, leaving them in third place in Group G. The team has faced logistical challenges throughout the tournament, including moving training camps from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico. Following the match, Ghalenoei called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to address what he described as unfair treatment by the host nation, the United States. Iranian players remain hopeful of advancing as one of the best third-place teams.
- •Iran drew 1-1 against Egypt in their final group-stage match.
- •The team had a last-minute goal disallowed by VAR for offside.
- •Ghalenoei criticized the U.S. for unfair treatment and logistical issues.
- •Iran is in contention for a third-place spot in the knockout stage.
- •Players expressed pride despite challenges faced during the tournament.
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Iran coach rips U.S., calls treatment at World Cup 'terrible'
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Iran Coach Says U.S. Treatment At World Cup ‘Really Terrible'
"Iran has faced logistical issues traveling back and forth to the United States for its three group matches.
""It was the host that wasn't very good to us," coach Amir Ghalenoei said after Friday's match.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 5:53 PMIran coach rips U.S., calls treatment at World Cup 'terrible'
Iran has faced logistical issues traveling back and forth to the United States for its three group matches.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 5:51 PMIran Coach Says U.S. Treatment At World Cup ‘Really Terrible'
"It was the host that wasn't very good to us," coach Amir Ghalenoei said after Friday's match.
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