Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticises Fifa over impact of USA war at World Cup 2026 (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticized FIFA for the challenges faced by the Iranian team at World Cup 2026 due to the U.S.-Iran war, including logistical issues and travel restrictions.

• Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticized FIFA over the impact of the U.S.-Iran war on the World Cup 2026 experience
• Iran's team faced logistical issues including visa problems and training camp relocations due to the conflict
• Iran's matches in the U.S. have been affected by travel restrictions and limited time in the country