Iran — We endured ‘disastrous’ treatment in the World Cup
Iran’s national team striker, Mehdi Taremi, and head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, have leveled sharp criticism at the logistical conditions surrounding their country’s 2026 World Cup campaign. Both confirmed that organisational issues significantly impacted their performance after their third draw of the world Cup. According to Reuters, Taremi described the tournament as a “disastrous World Cup.” He labeled the requirement for the team to travel back and forth between Tijuana, Mexico, and the United States for every match “unfair.” “How is it possible that we play a 90-minute match and then have to return to Tijuana?” the striker asked. “If they wanted…
