Iran has become the latest team to book their place at the 2026 World Cup.
The country secured qualification despite a 2-2 home draw with Uzbekistan at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.
Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi scored a brace in the second half, ensuring Iran’s place at the tournament for a fourth consecutive time and seventh overall.
Uzbekistan took the lead through Khojimat Erkinov in the 16th minute, but Taremi equalised in the 52nd minute.
A minute later,…
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