Iran's Star: The Dream of Qualification is Still Alive and We Strive to Achieve This Goal

Mehdi Taremi, the Iranian national team striker, spoke about his team's anticipated match against the Egyptian national team in the 2026 World Cup.

The Iran national team will face the Egypt national team next Saturday in the third and final round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Taremi explained in a press statement that the Iranian national team is experiencing a state of harmony and closeness among all the players, which was clearly reflected in their performance on the field during the past two rounds. He pointed out that this positive atmosphere gives the team great confidence before playing a crucial match that could determine their future in the tournament.

The Iranian striker added that many members of the national team had never achieved a victory in the World Cup finals, which prompted him to talk to them about the true value of winning in the tournament. He emphasized that the feeling of triumph in a tournament as significant as the World Cup is completely different from any other success in the world of football.

He emphasized that the players are approaching the match as an important opportunity to write a new chapter in the history of Iranian football, explaining that the dream of qualifying for the knockout stages for the first time is still alive, and the team will give everything they have to achieve this goal.

Taremi concluded his statements by emphasizing that the Iranian people deserve moments of joy and that the players will fight until the last moment to achieve a result that meets the fans' aspirations. He expressed his confidence in the team's ability to present an honorable performance in the upcoming match.