FIFA World Cup: DHS secretary celebrates Iran's exit with ‘happy dance’

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran’s elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a “happy dance,” Sports Business Journal reported on Monday (June 29, 2026).The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching ​the knockout rounds of the tournament. They drew all three of their matches in Group G and finished ‌as the ninth-best third-place team after Austria scored a last-minute goal against Algeria in the ​final group-stage match. The top eight third-place teams earned spots in the round ⁠of 32. FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran's Taremi criticises logistical issues, suggests side not welcome in U.S.Mr. Mullin didn’t hide his overjoyed reaction to the news that Iran was eliminated.

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