From visas to doctored images, foreign media raise suspicions of pure conspiracy in the Egypt-Iran match (Video)

Egypt-Iran

In what was considered a crucial match for qualification against Egypt, Iran thought they had secured passage to the round of 16 after a goal scored in the 92nd minute. The celebration in the stands of the Iranian fans lasted only a few moments, as the VAR system intervened and disallowed the goal for offside.

The decision has sparked numerous reactions in the media and international sports opinion. Several foreign newspapers and agencies have described the offside position as questionable, while television analyses have raised questions about the interpretation of the images used by VAR.

According to media reports, this is the third time in the tournament that an Iran goal has been ruled out after a VAR review, fueling debate over the refereeing of the Iranian team's matches. However, there is no official evidence to support claims of manipulation or deliberate interference in the decision-making.

The published reports also cited other difficulties the Iranian delegation reportedly faced during the tournament, including long travel times and delays in visa procedures for staff members. These elements have been used by some commentators to raise doubts about the treatment of the team, but the organizers and FIFA have not confirmed claims of favoritism or discrimination.

Meanwhile, on social media and sports broadcasts, the debate over the VAR decision continues, with analysts calling for the full release of footage and greater transparency about how the decision was made.

So far, FIFA has not issued an official statement to address the allegations raised in the media regarding the goal disallowance or the functioning of the VAR system in this match.

irani sistemi var kupa e botës

Sport

From "towel thief" to World Cup protagonist, the Moroccan midfielder competes with the world stars for the 'Golden Boot'

2026-06-27 16:18:0016:18Sport

World Cup/ Germany finds Paraguay, France "fishes" Sweden; some of the knockout phase pairings are confirmed

2026-06-27 15:56:0015:56Sport

"A catastrophic World Cup", Iran captain explodes after draw with Egypt: You want us to be eliminated, but it's not fair

2026-06-27 15:35:0015:35Sport

Momenti prekës “pushton” rrjetin, babai ndihmon djalin e tij të verbër për golin e Kristiano Ronaldos (Video)

2026-06-27 15:13:0015:13Sport

"Dictator" Mbappe, viral footage when the Frenchman orders the referee to give the captain's armband to his teammate (Video)

2026-06-27 13:09:0013:09Sport

Dembele sfidon historinë, mund të bëhet futbollisti i parë që kompleton dy herë “triologjinë e artë”

2026-06-27 10:51:0010:51Sport