Egypt advance as Iran's Taremi calls out FIFA

Mohamed Salah's Egypt are through to the World Cup Round of 16 after beating Australia on penalties in Group G on June 26 (1). That result matters because it shapes the knockout paths emerging from a group that includes your team. But the bigger story surrounding Iran at this tournament has been off the pitch, captain Mehdi Taremi has publicly criticized FIFA's handling of the national team, calling the treatment unfair. How far Egypt go from here, and whether Iran can channel that frustration into something tangible when the football resumes, are the two threads worth watching.