Markwayne Mullin celebrates after Iran exits World Cup

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Markwayne Mullin celebrates after Iran exits World Cup

Summary

Markwayne Mullin, the US Secretary of Homeland Security, expressed joy over Iran's elimination from the World Cup after their group stage concluded. Iran missed qualifying due to a stoppage-time goal against Egypt being disallowed and was eliminated after a dramatic 3-3 draw between Algeria and Austria. Iran faced significant travel restrictions and limited preparation, with coach Amir Ghalenoei describing their treatment as unfair. Mullin's comments included having "danced a happy dance" over the team's departure, citing the time spent dealing with the Iranian squad as excessive. This prompted criticism from Iranian players regarding the tension they experienced during the tournament.

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Key Details

•Mullin danced after Iran's World Cup exit was confirmed
•Iran eliminated after a draw with Egypt and Austria vs. Algeria
•Iran faced travel restrictions and limited training access
•Coach Ghalenoei criticized the treatment of the team
•Mullin noted the excess time spent on Iran's visa issues

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