Iran become second team to qualify for World Cup in Russia

They're managed by former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz.

Tue, 13 Jun, 2017 - 00:12

Iran have become the second team to advance through qualifying to reach the 2018 World Cup finals after a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan in Tehran.

Goals from Sardar Kazmoun and Mehdi Taremi earned a victory which secures the Iranians top spot in Asian qualifying group A with two games still to go.

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