‘DISASTROUS World Cup’: Iran Captain Mehdi Taremi BLASTS FIFA Over Travel Chaos In During WC

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticized FIFA, calling the tou ament a "disaster" for his team over travel disruptions and visa issues Taremi said FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised solutions after Iran's opening match, but claimed little had improved Forced to base themselves in Tijuana, Mexico, the squad repeatedly crossed into the United States for matches because of political restrictions Taremi said the constant travel and missing support staff due to visa denials placed a major physical and mental burden on the players throughout the group stage, overshadowing their World Cup campaign