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Iran draws with Egypt amid travel issues at 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Iran draws with Egypt amid travel issues at 2026 World Cup

Summary

Iran's national soccer team drew 1-1 with Egypt in their group stage match at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles. Following the game, captain Mehdi Taremi criticized the tournament setup as a disaster, citing visa and travel complications that have plagued the team since their arrival in North America. Manager Amir Ghalenoei mentioned the urgency of their situation after being told to leave immediately post-match. Iran now prepares to return to Tijuana, Mexico, as they await confirmation of their advancement to the Round of 32, with a potential matchup against Switzerland on July 2.

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By the Numbers

•Iran draws 1-1 with Egypt in their final group game on June 26.
•Taremi describes the World Cup experience as a disaster due to logistic issues.
•Iran will travel back to Tijuana before their next potential match.
•The team awaits confirmation on qualification for the Round of 32.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s a disaster’: Iran captain criticises North American World Cup following Egypt draw

What they're saying

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Iran have had several visa and travel issues to contend with since arriving in North America for the 2026 World Cup. Following a group stage game in Los Angeles earlier this month, Iran manager Amir Ghalenoei said the team was told, ‘You have to leave immediately’.
— Yahoo Sports

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