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Iran coach criticizes US treatment after draw against Egypt

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:47 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Iran coach criticizes US treatment after draw against Egypt

Summary

Iran's head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has expressed frustration with the perceived unfair treatment of his team by the US, calling on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to intervene. This follows a tense 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle, where Iran faced disappointment as Shoja Khalilzadeh's late goal was ruled offside, and Saeid Ezatolah hit the crossbar. Iran still has a chance to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage but will need favorable results in the coming 24 hours.

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•Iran draws 1-1 with Egypt in Seattle.
•Shoja Khalilzadeh has stoppage-time goal ruled offside.
•Saeid Ezatolah hits the crossbar during match.
•Iran could qualify for knockout stage with favorable results.

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7:47 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘This must never happen again’: Iran coach hits out at the US and tells Infantino to stand up against hosts

What they're saying

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Iran waiting to see if they are through to last 32 Salah injury fears played down after 1-1 draw Iran’s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has said Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, must “stand up” to the US after reiterating his belief that the co-hosts have treated his team “very unfairly”. Iran will qualify for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time if results go their way in the next 24 hours, but after a dramatic draw against Egypt in Seattle, in which Shoja Khalilzadeh saw a stoppage-time winner ruled offside and Saeid Ezatolah headed against the crossbar, they were left frustrated with more than just the result. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Ben Fisher at Seattle Stadium

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