Iranian national team player Ramin Rezaeian shared his thoughts following his team’s 1-1 draw against Egypt. Despite remaining unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup, Iran has yet to secure a spot in the knockout stages.
“What can I say? I don’t know why, but luck hasn’t been on our side. Once, twice, three times, four times, and now again… I truly don’t know what we’re doing wrong. I just hope we make it to the playoffs so the fans can experience some joy. Our people deserve so much more. Much more.
I simply hope we advance to the knockout rounds because we have played such good football. People of Iran, we love you very much. Forgive us. All I can say is, ‘Forgive us.’ The whole team feels ashamed. We played very well, but I don’t know what’s wrong with us. I hope we reach the playoffs to bring at least a little happiness to your hearts. We are deeply devoted to you.
Every player gave their all, leaving everything on the pitch. We fully deserved to win today. You saw how the opposing players celebrated their victory wholeheartedly, as if they had beaten us,” Rezaeian said in his post-match interview.
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