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Iran's 2026 World Cup hopes ended in a dramatic finish as Austria leveled with a late goal, denying advancement after a stoppage-time goal against Egypt was ruled out earlier; their participation was hampered by U.S. visa restrictions and cross-border travel complications that forced a base move and disrupted training and recovery.
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticized FIFA and Gianni Infantino for failing to fix Iran's World Cup travel problems, calling the tournament a 'disaster' after a third straight group-stage draw forced Iran to relocate from Tucson to Tijuana amid visa issues; with Iran needing results elsewhere to reach the knockout stage, he accused authorities of not helping the team.
Iran faced travel disruptions at the World Cup as they were ordered to leave Los Angeles after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand; visa and US-base constraints forced a shift to Tijuana, with coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi criticizing the treatment while FIFA and U.S. policy loom over their tournament.
Iran’s World Cup opener with New Zealand finished 2-2, but hours after the match the team was ordered to leave the United States and return to its training base in Tijuana, cutting short recovery time. Visa issues and missing staff have complicated preparations, adding travel hurdles ahead of matches with Belgium and Egypt.
OKC Thunder even the Western Conference finals at 1-1 with a 122-113 win over the Spurs behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while Isaiah Hartenstein’s physical defense on Victor Wembanyama fuels a gritty series as injuries loom. In Formula 1, Montreal’s Grand Prix adds pressure for George Russell as rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli takes the lead in the title race. Separately, Iran’s Mehdi Taremi is highlighted as a 2026 World Cup star candidate amid strong club form and ongoing visa/security concerns ahead of North American matches.
Inter Milan is considering Mehdi Taremi from Porto, Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid, and Folarin Balogun from Arsenal as potential striker targets after their move for Romelu Lukaku fell through. Taremi offers a strong physical presence, Morata brings experience, and Balogun is seen as a promising option for the future. Inter Milan aims to sign a striker with similar characteristics to Lukaku to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season.