Iran's World Cup captain Mehdi Taremi publicly criticized FIFA and president Gianni Infantino over the handling of his team's tournament campaign, citing visa delays, travel logistics issues from Tijuana, and lack of institutional support that he said affected preparation. Taremi's complaints follow Iran's 1-1 draw with Egypt—their third consecutive group-stage draw—which likely eliminated them from advancing. The broader context: multiple national teams at the 2026 World Cup in the US have aired grievances about organizational support, suggesting this reflects systemic tournament logistics problems rather than isolated complaints.