Al-Monitor
Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday, handing organisers a likely diplomatic headache.Iran, the second-highest ranked AFC side in the FIFA standings, needed only a point to join Japan in qualifying for the finals in the United States…
Read More
Political football as Iran reach World Cup while Australia, Saudis stay alive
Bong Pecora
04:22
Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday, handing organisers a likely diplomatic headache.Iran, the second-highest ranked AFC side in the FIFA standings, needed only a point to join Japan in qualifying for the
