Iran unlucky in 2026 World Cup, failed to advance
Mohammad Qorbani, Iran's national team player, told Hamshahrionline that Iran was unlucky in the 2026 World Cup and failed to reach the knockout stage. He emphasized that the team played well but lacked luck. Iran drew 1-1 with Egypt in their final match and finished with four draws and one win, missing out on the knockout stage.
What happened?
Qorbani commented on Iran's World Cup performance: "We played well and had a chance to win all three matches. In the first game against New Zealand, we played cautiously because it was our World Cup debut. Against Belgium and Egypt, we improved, but bad luck prevented us from advancing."
Why did Iran fail to reach the knockout stage?
Qorbani stressed that bad luck played a key role in Iran's elimination. He said: "We did our best to reach the knockout stage, and most teams had high quality. I believe we deserved to advance, and despite the challenges, we performed well technically."
What's next for Qorbani and Iran?
Qorbani discussed his future: "I have two serious offers from Iran and some from Europe, but I doubt European clubs can afford my release fee. I want to play regularly, so that's my priority."
