Iranian women allowed to watch landmark moment as Iran qualifies for World Cup in Qatar
By Aleks Klosok, CNN
Iraq Sport News
Underestimated Skocic planning to lead Iran at World Cup
Iran coach Dragan Skocic said he had proved the doubters wrong by turning around the team's fortunes and securing a spot at the World Cup, and the Croat fully intends to be at the helm during the finals in Qatar later this year.
UAE down Syria to keep alive hopes of automatic World Cup berth
HONG KONG :The United Arab Emirates kept their slim hopes of automatic qualification for the Qatar World Cup alive on Thursday with a 2-0 win over Syria in Group A of Asia's preliminaries in Dubai.
Man Utd's teenage record-breaker Zidane Iqbal makes senior international debut
Zidane Iqbal made history in December when he became the first player of south Asian descent to represent Manchester United, and the teenager has taken another big step in his young career.
Taremi on target to seal World Cup spot for Iran
HONG KONG: Iran became the first Asian nation to qualify for November's World Cup finals in Qatar on Thursday as a goal from Mehdi Taremi earned Dragan Skocic's side a 1-0 win over Iraq in Tehran.
Iran qualify for 2022 World Cup finals with 1-0 win over Iraq
Mehdi Taremi was on target as Iran confirmed their spot in the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar with a 1-0 victory over Iraq at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Thursday.
Man Utd’s Zidane Iqbal honoured to represent Iraq ahead of debut
Manchester United’s Zidane Iqbal has revealed his pride as he prepares to make his senior international debut.
Striker Taremi returns as Iran close in World Cup finals berth
HONG KONG : Porto striker Mehdi Taremi will return to partner new Bayer Leverkusen signing Sardar Azmoun as Iran look to secure a victory against Iraq at Tehran's Azadi Stadium on Thursday that will seal a berth at a third successive World Cup.