His remarks came shortly after Egypt's dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 defeat to defending champions Argentina, a match that sparked fresh debate over refereeing decisions and FIFA's handling of the tournament.

Iran's national football team took a dig at the United States following Belgium's thumping 4-1 victory over the hosts in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, sharing an Instagram Story after the match on Tuesday (IST).

As Iran return home after an unbeaten yet tumultuous World Cup campaign, they have a lot to be proud of.

The Iran players return to a homeland still in the grips of an unresolved conflict with Israel and the United States. But their fans say they should be proud.

Iran's campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion after the side failed to win any of its three group-stage matches despite remaining unbeaten.

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has sparked a huge controversy following his post-match remarks in a 3-3 draw against Austria in Kansas City at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday.

Iran competed in the FIFA World Cup 2026 amid intense political tensions with the US, facing visa issues and relocation challenges while remaining unbeaten in the group stage.

FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 16 Results And Highlights: Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free-kick to break another FIFA World Cup record while Cristiano Ronaldo failed to inspire Portugal again.

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi launched a scathing attack on FIFA over what he described as "disaster" logistics at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after his side's 1-1 draw against Egypt

Mehdi Taremi was asked about the fixture being promoted as a pride game and whether it had any impact on the Iranian team.

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei lashed out at the travel restrictions imposed on his team by the United States after Iran's dramatic 1-1 draw against Egypt in their final FIFA World Cup group-stage match in Seattle on Saturday.

Iran defender Ramin Rezaeian fought back tears after his side's 1-1 draw against Egypt, apologising to supporters and expressing hope that the team could still lift the spirits of the nation by reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.

Iran's national football team left a note in the Seattle locker room on fair play and sportsmanship following their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G fixture against Egypt.

Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran, which had a potential late winning goal called back due to an offside, will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw.

Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have given them a 2-1 win against Egypt was disallowed.

Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Friday, securing their first win of the tournament to finish on top of Group G.

Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle's World Cup stadium Friday, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took to the field.

Egypt vs Iran Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Shoja Khalilzadeh's last-minute goal was ruled offside as Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Egypt ended in a 1-1 draw.