Iran is eliminated from the World Cup after Austria scored a last-minute equalizer in Kansas City that left the Austria–Algeria match 3:3 and allowed Austria and Algeria to advance.Iran finished the group unbeaten with draws against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt while based in Tijuana, but strict US visa windows requiring entry within 24 hours before matches and departure the same day disrupted preparation and recovery.Mehdi Taremi and coach
Amir Ghalenoei lodged complaints to
FIFA and the Iran Football Federation about muscle cramps, injuries and logistics, and
Andrew Giuliani of the
White House defended the restrictions as security measures tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.