- Jun 29
Austria and Algeria advance in 3-3 thriller, Iran eliminated after last-gasp drama
A 96th-minute equaliser from Sasa Kalajdzic sent Austria through to the World Cup last 16 and eliminated Iran in one of the most dramatic finishes in tournament history.
- Jun 27
Late drama leaves Iran in limbo: disallowed goal, Taremi’s fury, and Salah’s scare
Iran thought they had secured a late winner, but VAR and Szymon Marciniak ruled it out for offside. Captain Mehdi Taremi then accused FIFA and the United States of trying to eliminate his team.
- Jun 16
Iran ordered to leave US hours after World Cup opener, coach says team left in confusion
The Iranian squad was told to board a plane and return to its training base in Mexico just hours after a thrilling 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while its captain and another player faced lengthy airport security checks.
- Jun 13
Decomposed body found in trunk near Iran's World Cup training base in Tijuana
A decomposed body was discovered in a car trunk near the Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training under heavy guard for the 2026 World Cup, local prosecutors said Friday.
- Jun 13
Decomposing body found in SUV near Iran's World Cup training camp in Tijuana
Police opened a Toyota SUV parked across from the Estadio Caliente and discovered a decomposing body wrapped in a black bag, authorities confirmed on Saturday.
- Jun 6
Iran's World Cup squad lands in Tijuana as US visa dispute shadows tournament
The Iranian delegation reached Tijuana early Sunday after weeks of uncertainty over entry permits, with 15 staff still denied visas and conflicting rules on match-day access.
- May 25
Iran Moves World Cup Base Camp to Mexico as U.S.-Iran War Strains Relations
The Iranian national football team relocates its 2026 World Cup base camp from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, amid security and visa concerns triggered by the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. FIFA confirmed the move on Monday, with Mexico’s president stating her country has ‘no issue’ hosting the team.
