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Iran and Egypt Draw 1-1 After Iran’s Late Goal Ruled Offside
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticized FIFA after a 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle. The result leaves Iran awaiting word on possible advancement as one of the best third-placed teams.
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Iran drew 1-1 with Egypt in a World Cup group-stage match in Seattle. Shoja Khalilzadeh scored deep into stoppage time, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. Saeid Ezatolahi struck the crossbar with a late header.
GB News reported that Belgium and Egypt have qualified automatically from Group G. Iran must wait to learn whether it advances as one of the best third-placed teams. Mehdi Taremi, the Iran captain, said after the match: "We always complain about these things since the beginning, it's a disaster World Cup.
He added: "As professional players in a professional competition, it's not right. " Taremi also stated that FIFA president Gianni Infantino had visited the team's locker room before the opening match against New Zealand and promised to solve every problem, but FIFA did nothing. Iran's training base was moved to Tijuana, Mexico after some delegation members were denied U.S.
Entry visas. " The note continued: "For us, football is not only a competition for results, it is a test of character.
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