- Jun 29
Austria and Algeria advance in 3-3 thriller, Iran eliminated after last-gasp drama
A 96th-minute equaliser from Sasa Kalajdzic sent Austria through to the World Cup last 16 and eliminated Iran in one of the most dramatic finishes in tournament history.
- Jun 28
Iran denied late winner by VAR as Egypt draw 1-1; Team Melli awaits last-16 fate
Iran came within centimetres of a historic World Cup knockout berth only to see a stoppage-time goal ruled out by VAR against already-qualified Egypt on Friday, leaving their last-16 hopes dependent on other results.
- Jun 28
Egypt draws 1-1 with Iran to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history
A late VAR-offside decision denying Iran a winner at Lumen Field sends the Pharaohs through to face Australia on 3 July.
- Jun 27
Late drama leaves Iran in limbo: disallowed goal, Taremi’s fury, and Salah’s scare
Iran thought they had secured a late winner, but VAR and Szymon Marciniak ruled it out for offside. Captain Mehdi Taremi then accused FIFA and the United States of trying to eliminate his team.
- Jun 21
Belgium held to 0-0 draw by Iran after VAR rules out Taremi goal at World Cup
Courtois heroics and a disallowed Taremi goal defined a tense goalless draw as Belgium slipped further in Group 7.
- Jun 21
Belgium held to another goalless draw as Ngoy red card compounds World Cup frustrations
Belgium's disappointing World Cup campaign continued with a 0-0 stalemate against Iran in Inglewood, California, after defender Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the second half.
- Jun 16
Iran ordered to leave US hours after World Cup opener, coach says team left in confusion
The Iranian squad was told to board a plane and return to its training base in Mexico just hours after a thrilling 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while its captain and another player faced lengthy airport security checks.
