Iran
Asia's most reliable qualifiers, physically imposing and tournament-tough, with a strong European-based contingent.
Matches
Group GFull timeInglewood
Belgium0–0Iran
Another goalkeeping masterclass from an underdog, another frustrated favourite. Iran's Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves in Los Angeles — including a point…
Group GFull timeInglewood
Iran2–2New Zealand
Oceania's lone representatives New Zealand twice found a way back to draw 2–2 with Iran — a thoroughly respectable World Cup point for the All Whites against…