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Iran exits World Cup, cites unsportsmanlike treatment after draw with Egypt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:12 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Iran exits World Cup, cites unsportsmanlike treatment after draw with Egypt

Summary

Iran criticized their treatment during the World Cup as they departed following a 1-1 draw with Egypt. The match saw Iran have a goal disallowed after a VAR review, preventing them from progressing to the knockout stage. Throughout the tournament, Iran raised concerns regarding various issues, including travel restrictions and their original base in Arizona being changed to Tijuana, Mexico. In their exit statement, the Iranian federation expressed gratitude to the media for highlighting their experience during the competition.

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Key Details

•Iran drew 1-1 with Egypt, ending their World Cup run.
•A crucial goal for Iran was disallowed after a VAR check.
•Iran switched their base from Arizona to Tijuana during the tournament.
•The Iranian federation thanked the media and local supporters in Tijuana.

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11:12 AMYahoo Sports — Iran hit out at 'unfair' treatment as they head home from World Cup

What they're saying

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Iran have fired a parting shot at what they called the “unfair and unsportsmanlike” treatment they have received as they left the World Cup. Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Egypt, in which Iran had a goal disallowed after a lengthy VAR check, was not enough for Iran to reach the knockout stages, ending a tournament appearance in which they had frequently complained about different issues amid their nation’s conflict with the United States.
— Yahoo Sports

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