IRAN AT 2026 WORLD CUP
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Belgium routs US, but FIFA's political capitulation to White House overshadows the game
Belgium's 4-1 win ended the US World Cup run, but FIFA's politically driven reversal of striker Balogun's suspension, enabled by White House pressure, exposed deep governance failures and set a damaging precedent that overshadowed the match.
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Taremi blasts FIFA after VAR heartbreak leaves Team Melli's knockout hopes hanging
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi said FIFA has failed his team after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt left Team Melli relying on results elsewhere to secure a historic place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
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Explainer: Team Melli's scenarios to reach 2026 World Cup knockout stage–and make history
Despite travel restrictions and logistical issues, Iran remains on the verge of historic World Cup knockout qualification, with victory over Egypt guaranteeing advancement and even a draw or defeat keeping mathematical hopes alive.
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