‘Now the whole world is dancing,’ Iran taunts USA after World Cup exit
The Iranian Football Federation has issued scathing comments directed at the United States Men National Team (USMNT) following their disappointing 4-1 loss to Belgium national team in a World Cup Round of 16 encounter.
Moments after USA’s World Cup dreams ended in a nightmare in Seattle, the result reportedly triggered wild scenes of joy in Tehran, Iran, with many fans pointing to the mistreatment of the Iranian team during their time in North America as another reason to celebrate.
The Iranian football spokesperson issued scathing statement after the game describing Belgium’s win over USA as victory for the game of football over political manipulation.
“Now the whole world is dancing to celebrate politics’ humiliating defeat by football.”
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Recall that after Iranian national team was eliminated from the World Cup, US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that he was happy when the team’s exit was confirmed earlier in the competition.
Mulin 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.”
Moments after making the remarks, the Iranian FA also responded at the time saying; “Iranians are used to the mistreatment and lies of US officials, no one in Iran is surprised by these hostile remarks.
“These comments 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. The fact that he openly celebrates Iran’s elimination says far more about him than it does about our team.”
Political tensions between the two countries heavily overshadowed the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, and was characterized rigid travel restrictions meted out to the Iranians, and sharp exchanges between both governments.
