Iran captain Mehdi Taremi blasted FIFA and president Gianni Infantino for failing to resolve visa and travel issues that forced the team to base itself in Tijuana instead of Tucson. After a third draw left Iran’s knockout hopes hanging on other results, he called the tournament a “disaster” and questioned whether his side was welcome.

• Iran's team is based in Tijuana instead of Tucson due to U.S.-Iran tensions, forcing them to fly back and forth from Seattle for every match because their logistical staff can't get U.S. visas.
• Taremi says the team lacks basic support like recovery coaches and kit managers on site, calling the situation "a disaster" despite Infantino's promises to fix it.
• Iran drew 1-1 with Egypt, finishing third in Group G, and now needs specific results from other matches (Algeria-Austria draw, DR Congo beating Uzbekistan, Croatia getting at least a point) to advance as a best third-place team.
• The Athletic's predictor gives Iran a 92 percent chance of qualifying despite the off-field turmoil.