‘This must never happen again’: Iran coach hits out at the US and tells Infantino to stand up against hosts

Iran’s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, is demanding that FIFA President Gianni Infantino take a stand against what he describes as unfair treatment by the US during their World Cup match in Seattle. The drama unfolded in a 1-1 draw with Egypt, where Iran’s Shoja Khalilzadeh had a potential game-winning goal in stoppage time. Ghalenoei’s comments come amid concerns about the team’s treatment and the broader implications for international sports diplomacy. If Iran progresses to the last 32, it would mark a historic achievement, underscoring the importance of fair play and FIFA’s role in ensuring it.