Iran's football federation criticizes treatment at World Cup in US
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Iran's national football federation condemned the United States for its treatment of their team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iran faced strict entry regulations, prompting them to move their base camp from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico. The federation described the tournament as one of the most controversial and disastrous, asserting that it undermined the spirit of football due to inadequate organization and political interference. Coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi highlighted their team's challenges, while U.S. officials faced criticism for remarks celebrating Iran's elimination. The federation's statement emphasized the need for mutual respect and fair treatment in international competitions.
- •Iran was eliminated in the group stage of the tournament.
- •Their base camp was relocated from Arizona to Tijuana due to U.S. regulations.
- •Iran's federation labeled the tournament as controversial and disastrous.
- •Some delegation members were denied visas for the event.
- •U.S. officials faced backlash for comments on Iran's exit from the tournament.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Iran hit out at 'one of the most disastrous World Cups'
"Iran's national football federation has hit out again over its treatment by the United States during what it named "one of the most controversial and disastrous World Cup tournaments. " Iran were eliminated in the group stage of the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada and were subject of strict entry regulations by US authorities which also forced them to move their base camp from Arizona to the Mexican city of Tijuana.
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