Iran urge FIFA to stand up to ‘really terrible’ World Cup treatment by US
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to stand up to the United States. Ghalenoei described the treatment of his team as "really terrible" and "very unfairly" handled. The team is currently waiting to see if they advance to the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
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Iran's leadership has formally urged FIFA to intervene following logistical failures and visa denials in the US.
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confidence 90%Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to stand up to the United States. Ghalenoei described the treatment of his team as "really terrible" and "very unfairly" handled. The team is currently waiting to see if they advance to the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
What's confirmed:
- Coach Amir Ghalenoei described the US treatment of the Iranian team as "really terrible".
- Ghalenoei urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to "stand up" to the US.
- Iran played a 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle.
- The Iranian team shifted its World Cup base to Tijuana, Mexico.
- Several members of Iran's support staff were unable to obtain visas.
- Iran captain Mehdi Taremi called the tournament a "disaster World Cup".
Still unconfirmed:
- The US and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran earlier this year.
- Iran was asked to leave the US immediately after their match completion on the same day.