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Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has questioned his team's welcome at the World Cup. The striker sharply criticized the conditions under which the Iranians are playing in the USA, following their 1-1 draw with Egypt. This result could secure Iran's qualification for the knockout stages.
A goal for Iran in extra time was disallowed for offside. The squad, led by coach Amir Ghalenoei, has had to contend with travel and accommodation restrictions in the USA throughout the championship.
"FIFA should resolve every issue here, but unfortunately, they couldn't prevent this from the start. How is it possible that we always have to travel to Tijuana? We love the people in Mexico. We love Tijuana, it's so nice, they are such humble people. We love them, but for us, this isn't right, we are professionals," Taremi told the media.
He suggested that the team's presence during the tournament is no longer welcome, despite the Iranians potentially advancing to the knockout phase. FIFA has yet to comment on Mehdi Taremi's remarks.
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