Iran’s coach, Amir Ghalenoei, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the World Cup hosts, alleging unfair treatment and logistical hurdles that hampered his team’s preparation. Despite a spirited draw against Egypt, which kept their knockout hopes alive, Ghalenoei highlighted issues with arrival times and travel, urging FIFA to prevent similar host-related problems in future tournaments. He also cited a mix of misfortune and off-field challenges impacting their campaign.
