World Cup 2026: Iranian national team player will leave America because of a celebration in front of New Zealand!

15.06.26 FT World Cup

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Reports emerging from FUTA suggest that Mohammad Mohebi, the 27-year-old Iranian international, has been expelled from the United States following a contentious goal celebration during his team’s World Cup opener. The incident occurred when Mohebi scored against New Zealand and responded by simulating a firearm-discharging motion directed toward the crowd—a gesture that reportedly did not sit well with American authorities.

According to the same sources, U.S. officials interpreted the act as deliberately inflammatory and potentially menacing, prompting them to take swift action by sending the player back to his home country. While the story has gained traction in certain circles, it is worth emphasizing that no official body has come forward to verify or corroborate the claims of Mohebi’s removal.

On the pitch, Iran’s campaign got off to a solid start, as they battled to a 2-2 stalemate with New Zealand. That result places them second in Group G, trailing only behind Egypt and Belgium, who occupy the other spots in what is shaping up to be a tightly contested group.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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