Iran has a chance to qualify for the round of 32 but could be eliminated pending the result of the Austria vs. Algeria match.

By Sam Tobin SEATTLE, June 26 (Reuters) - Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United States after they drew 1-1 with Egypt on Friday to possibly secure a knockout spot.

Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoei revealed that someone inside Donald Trump's team ordered them to leave the United States.

The U.S. launched strikes on missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran on June 26, hours before the Iran vs. Egypt World Cup match.

By Sam Tobin SEATTLE, June 26 (Reuters) - Iran face an anxious wait to see if they will progress to the World Cup knockout stage after they came from behind to hold Egypt to a 1-1 draw, which ended in dramatic fashion with an apparent last-ditch winner ruled out for offside.

Here's the rundown on the Iranian squad, who are in Group G at this summer's World Cup.

Iran’s soccer team arrived in Mexico’s Tijuana city on Sunday – a stone’s throw from the US border – as Tehran criticized Washington over its visa restrictions.

Kevin Gallagher spent about $700 to watch the World Cup match between Egypt and Iran even though he describes himself as a “medium-term soccer fan.”

"May peace, respect, and friendship prevail among all nations," the team's message concluded.

Iran's Commitment to Football Mehdi Taremi, the captain of Iran's national football team, emphasized that their primary focus during the FIFA World Cup 2026 is solely on the sport, despite inquiries regarding the tournament's designation as a 'Pride Game'.