Washington, USA – Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi stressed the importance of the upcoming match against Egypt in the third and final round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. He also emphasized that the players bear the responsibility of making the Iranian people happy.
Taremi told FIFA’s official website: “The positive atmosphere and fan support have given us a big boost, and our first goal is to make the Iranian people happy, who deserve so much”.
Taremi told FIFA’s official website: “The positive atmosphere and fan support have given us a big boost, and our first goal is to make the Iranian people happy, who deserve so much”.
The Iranian striker addressed the difficulties of the tournament, saying: “The frequent travel between host countries presents a significant challenge and increases the physical and mental pressure on the players”.
He concluded: “The World Cup is different from any other tournament, because you represent your entire nation. We carry the responsibility for about 90 million Iranians, and we strive to win against Egypt and make our fans happy”.
