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Iran’s knockout status hangs by a thread after most dramatic – and agonising – World Cup moment so far

Egypt 1-1 Iran: Iran defender Shojae Khalilzadeh’s stoppage-time winner was disallowed by VAR, denying the war-torn nation a guaranteed spot in the knockout stages. Egypt are through; Iran must now wait

The Independent UK

Drama-laden draw leaves Iran in limbo as Egypt set up last-32 clash with Australia

A disallowed goal and a header off the bar in injury time broke Iranian hearts as a 1-1 draw saw Egypt finish Group G in second place

The Guardian - AU

Egypt vs Iran World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Egypt need just a draw to reach the Round of 16 for the first time ever. Our Egypt vs Iran World Cup 2026 predictions back Egypt to win at +145.

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How to watch Belgium vs Iran: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Romelu Lukaku starts for Belgium in their crucial Group G fixture against Iran in Los Angeles. Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 clash for free online and from anywhere.

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Belgium v Iran LIVE: Red Devils held by Iran after Nathan Ngoy red card and Alireza Beiranvand heroics

Alireza Beiranvand denied Maxim De Cuyper from barely four yards to leave the Red Devils with just two points from two games in Group G

The Independent UK

Is Belgium v Iran on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

The Red Devils will aim to build on a frustrating draw in their opening game, while Iran are also on one point

The Independent UK

Belgium vs Iran: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Group G remains wide open after consecutive opening draws

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World Cup football, US Open golf, plus Test and T20 cricket – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

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Belgium vs Iran World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Belgium vs Iran clash at SoFi Stadium on June 21 with both sides on one point. De Bruyne, Lukaku, and squad depth make Belgium the pick at -235.

Sports Lens

Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after rushed departure from US

Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness".

Euronews

Iran fight back for World Cup draw against New Zealand amid controversy

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The Independent UK

Irani soccer team ordered out of US at World Cup: Coach

The Iranian soccer team has been ordered out of the United States after opening their World Cup campaign in Los Angeles, says the team's coach.

AAP

Resilient Iran defy World Cup obstacles to salvage draw against New Zealand

Iran 2-2 New Zealand: After a ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag was upheld before the Group G contest, Elijah Just twice gave the All Whites the lead, but Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi hit back for a precious point

The Independent UK

Iran held by New Zealand in World Cup opener overshadowed by politics

Iran twice came from behind to salvage a 2–2 draw against New Zealand in a World Cup opener overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, protests and months of conflict with the United States. The result leaves Team Melli still searching for a breakthrough on football's biggest stage.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran fight back twice to secure 2-2 draw against New Zealand

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran fought back twice to lock in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their World Cup debut, demonstrating grit in the face of social unrest. The match, charged with emotion, saw both teams overcoming hurdles in preparation for this grand stage.

The Guardian - AU

Iran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand

Iran did not seem bogged down by political baggage as they let their football do the talking in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Iran opens its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand

Iran has opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Antonee Robinson: ‘If a card trick looks achievable I want to do it. It’s fun to wow someone’

From magic to a World Cup hug that went viral, there is more to the USA left-back they call Jedi at Fulham than meets the eye

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Daily Mirror

USA star embraces distraught Iran players at full-time in emotional World Cup moment

Political relations between the United States of America and Iran have been strained for years and the two nations faced each other in a World Cup game on Tuesday night

Los Angeles Times

Iran World Cup showdown with U.S. overshadowed by protests against Islamic regime

DOHA, Qatar — When Ramin Rezaeian scored his first World Cup goal to seal Iran's victory over Wales last week — just the country's second tournament win in 24 years — it should have been a moment of pure joy.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Stun Wales at World Cup

Iran scored twice deep in stoppage time to stun Wales 2-0 on Friday. Iran's players sang the national anthem before the Group B clash, having opted not to in their opener in Qatar, and were worthy winners against a Wales side reduced to 10 men when goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey received…

Wales Online

Wales melt when the heat is on and big guns fail to deliver when it really mattered

Wales' World Cup defeat to Iran was deserved and it has left their campaign in tatters

Daily Mirror

Wales brutally exposed by Iran as World Cup 2022 ecstasy turns to agony

WALES 0-2 IRAN: Rob Page's win wilted in the Qatar heat as Wayne Hennessey's red card saw a heartbreaking collapse with Rouzbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian scoring late

The National (Scotland)

'We’re gutted' – Gareth Bale floored by Wales’ World Cup loss to Iran

Deep into stoppage time Iran struck twice through Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian.

Evening Standard

Wales gamble fails to pay off as Iran take advantage after Wayne Hennessey red card

Wales’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages at their first World Cup in 64 years are hanging by a thread after they were stunned by two late Iran goals in Doha this morning.

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