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Iran scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to eliminate Japan from the Asian Cup and book a place in the semifinal.

Even before the World Cup, male athletes had been joining in the protests. But now they’ve done so at the foremost global tournament, and Iranian fans say they are worried for ‘Team Melli’ and what they might face on their return. Ari Honarvar reports

Even before the World Cup, male athletes had been joining in the protests. But now they’ve done so at the foremost global tournament, and Iranian fans say they are worried for ‘Team Melli’ and what they might face on their return. Ari Honarvar reports

After Team Melli’s dramatic win against Wales, the United States faces England on Friday with a clearer picture of how to advance from Group B.

Veterans from both sides will hold the key in what could be a fast-paced, box-to-box match.

The Inside Track brings you the best betting tips, odds and predictions as Wales prepare for their second group B clash where they face Iran who were thrashed by England in the opener

Wales face Iran in the second game of their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign, so Wales Online simulated the clash to try and predict the final score.

There is a long tradition of authoritarian states using soccer’s World Cup to distract attention — domestic and foreign alike — from their tyranny. The Islamic Republic milked buckets of self-serving propaganda out of the national team’s participation in the quadrennial competition, never more than in 1998 when Iran beat…

Iran’s football team refused to sing their national anthem at their opening World Cup game against England on Monday, a gesture widely seen as a pledge of support for anti-government protests back home.