Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:01am on 28 Jun 2026,Sunday Sports
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticised FIFA over the travel and visa difficulties his team faced at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling the tournament "a disaster." Taremi said, **"It's a disaster. FIFA didn't solve our problems,"** referring to the logistical challenges that affected Iran's campaign. The team was based in Mexico and travelled to the United States for matches because of visa restrictions, while some staff members were reportedly denied entry. Taremi said the situation created unnecessary difficulties for the squad. Iran finished third in Group G and now depends on other results to qualify for the Round of 32. (PC: New York Times)
