Gareth Bale conducted a crestfallen TV interview following Wales' heartbreaking 2-0 defeat to Iran.
It was Cymru's second game of the tournament after a 1-1 draw against USA earlier this week, and they went into the game as favourites to beat an Iran side that lost 6-2 to England.
However, Wales' performance was far short of what was required to secure victory. Wayne Hennessey was brandished with a red card, and Iran scored twice late on to close out the game.
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In the post-match interview for BBC Sport, Bale spoke of Wales' chances of qualifying for the round of 16 with just one game remaining in the group stage - with England up next.
“It's gutting," he said. "We are gutted, there is no other way to say it. We fought until the last second, it's one of those things that's difficult to take but we have to recover and we have to try and go again.
“We are all gutted but we have to pick ourselves up straight away. It is going to be difficult for us, we have one game left, we have to try and look at every positive and still try to enjoy the occasion as well."
Wales' final Group B game comes against their old foes on Tuesday night. Gareth Southgate's side face USA tonight, and will qualify for the knockout rounds if they pick up three points.
Cymru are currently bottom of the group with one point.
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