The captain of the Iranian men’s national football ripped FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino on Friday for its experience during the World Cup, as it awaits word on whether its tournament run has come to an end.

Iran has played spectacular football at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the twelfth man is yet to be on their side. Iran’s national anthem hasn’t found a friendly stadium yet at this World Cup.

SEATTLE (AP) — 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.

Iran national team captain Mehdi Taremi calls out the United States, calling the 2026 FIFA World cup a "disaster."

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Iran vs. Egypt best bets for World Cup 2026 action on Friday

Mohamed Salah is a major doubt for Egypt's FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash against Australia after sustaining a hamstring injury. The EFA has not updated his status. Left-back Ahmed Fatouh is also out,

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.

From missing staff to fast turnarounds, Iran's soccer leaders were fuming after a 1-1 draw against Egypt and said the numerous 'obstacles' have made its Round of 32 pursuit that much more difficult.