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The Guardian FootballIran hit out at ‘lies and mistreatment’ following US official’s joy at team’s exit
Iran responds to US homeland security secretary comments ‘I was so happy when we said they could leave US soil’ Iran’s football federation has responded to a senior US official celebrating their exit from the World Cup by accusing the co-hosts of peddling “lies”, saying they are “used to mistreatment”. On Monday, the US homeland security secretary, Markwayne Mullin said he performed a “happy dance” and “sung a song or two” after Iran failed to qualify for the last 32. Mullin, speaking at a briefing at the government’s special event coordination centre in Washington, said: “I’m just glad they’re [Iran] done, and they’re not coming back. “I was so happy when we were able to pull their visas and said they could leave the US soil, and I might’ve sung a song or two or maybe even danced a happy dance. I’m very happy they’re going back because there wasn’t a single team that we dealt with more than them.” Iran’s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, argued his team were the “most oppressed” at the tournament in his first press conference and, after their final Group G match in Seattle, Iran’s captain, Mehdi Taremi, intimated the US would rather Iran not advance to the knockout stage. “We have to fight against everything here,” Taremi said after last Friday’s draw against Egypt. “I don’t know if people want it or not, but as we see it by our perspective, yeah, they are like that I think.” Ghalenoei said on numerous occasions that the treatment of his staff and players was unfair. Eleven of Iran’s wider team, including the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) president, Mehdi Taj, were denied visas by the US authorities. They were also angry about their travel arrangements imposed by the US. On the eve of the tournament they were forced to move their training base, relocating from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico. Responding to Mullin’s comments, a spokesperson for the FFIRI said: “Iranians are used to the mistreatment and lies of US officials, so no one in Iran is surprised by these hostile remarks. These remarks once again demonstrate that US officials have no commitment to international law or the principles expected of a host nation capable of organising a global sporting event. Continue reading...
BBC SportBigger than Rumble in the Jungle? DR Congo bid for World Cup history
DR Congo's run at the 2026 World Cup comes 52 years on from both their disastrous debut at the finals and one of sport's greatest occasions held in Kinshasa.
ESPNHow a small Oregon town became a Mexican soccer stronghold
The World Cup melds communities, cultures, homelands, and those left behind. In Woodburn, OR, soccer is more than just a game.
ESPNTop U.S. official 'so happy' at Iran WC exit
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has said he is "so happy" that Iran are out of the World Cup.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: Klopp plays down Germany job links; Livramento has surgery – live
David Squires on … penalty pain for Dutch and Germany Email us | Bracketology | Golden Boot | World Cup Daily Tuesday’s World Cup Daily podcast has dropped . Max, Barry, Archie and Nicky chew over last night’s drama: A couple of videos for your delectation now . Photographer Shaun Botterill has a World Cup portfolio spanning 40 years – here he talks about the moments that made those memorable images: Continue reading...
ESPNDon't be fooled into thinking Haaland, Norway 'don...
Erling Haaland has appeared relaxed and happy at the World Cup so far. That's good news for Norway and bad news for defenders.
The Guardian FootballWho did it best? USA 1994 versus World Cup 2026 – then and now
From the hairstyles to the stadiums, the kits to the celebrations, we take a look at the changing face of the game. Tap on the images below to fade between the visuals It’s 32 years since Diego Maradona went berserk down the barrel of a TV camera after scoring for Argentina; since Bebeto rocked an imaginary baby to sleep; since Roberto Baggio blazed his spot-kick into orbit (the tournament’s second worst penalty after Diana Ross’s blooper during the opening ceremony); since Carlos Valderrama wowed the world with his luscious blonde mop. The visuals from the World Cup in 1994 were rich and cinematic, but does the beautiful game look that different on its return to the United States? Has football lost its style and soul? Or will this year’s tournament live just as long in the memory as its predecessor? Continue reading...
BBC SportThe Paraguay hero who sold his kit when his son was born
Orlando Gill has become Paraguay's World Cup hero but was in football obscurity 18 months ago and had to sell his kit to support his family after the premature birth of his son.
The Guardian FootballTop US government official ‘so happy’ with Iran’s World Cup elimination
Markwayne Mullin: ‘I might’ve sung a song or two’ Iran knocked out after three group-stage draws A top United States government official has said he is “so happy” that Iran are out of the World Cup. Iran’s participation in the finals was uncertain in the months leading up to the tournament after the US and Israel launched air strikes on the country in February. Continue reading...
ESPNFrance have been waiting for Dembele to show up. N...
It's taken a long time for Ousmane Dembele to replicate his PSG form for the France national team, but Friday's hat trick vs. Norway has him primed for more.
BBC SportUS security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit
The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.
The Guardian FootballBill Nuttall on saving Pelé’s penalty and building a US team from scratch
Former goalkeeper and US Soccer general manager is hosting the Spain team at his training camp in Chattanooga At the foot of Signal Mountain on a bend in the Tennessee river, over the little level crossing like a postcard of America, past the sheriff at the gate and through an avenue of pines, the perfect pitch awaits Lamine Yamal, Rodri and the rest. So does a man. He’s 6ft 3in, 78 years old, his name is Bill Nuttall, and he’s here every day. “I’ve got nothing else to do,” he says, laughing. He’s done it all: he cleaned out Pelé and got cleaned out by Gordon Banks, coached Gerd Müller and built a US national team from scratch, the hosts making history in 1994. He also brought Spain here, an even better host now than he was back then. Continue reading...
ESPNBerhalter in tears after son Sebastian's WC goal
Chicago Fire manager Gregg Berhalter was brought to tears when thinking about son Sebastian Berhalter's first World Cup goal for the United States men's national team against Türkiye in the final group stage match.
ESPNChicago Fire complete Lewandowski signing
Chicago Fire FC have completed the signing of former Barcelona and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.
ESPNFrom Brazil to U.S., Spain: Why every round-of-32 ...
Then there were 32. Let's review why each team still alive at the World Cup could win the whole thing.
ESPNWorld Cup bracket overreactions: How far will USMN...
It's the perfect time to take stock of which teams are set up for success and which might be tumbling out of the tournament earlier than expected.
Detik SportJepang Lanjutkan Puasa Kemenangan di Fase Gugur Piala Dunia
Timnas Jepang masih belum bisa menang di fase gugur Piala Dunia. Paling anyar, Samurai Biru didepak Brasil 2-1.
ESPNMarsch's 'Canadian heroes' deliver defining win
After Canada beat South Africa to win their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match and advance to the round of 16, coach Jesse Marsch didn't hesitate to call his players "Canadian heroes."