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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.

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Ponce ruins Brighton’s European debut to snatch victory for AEK Athens

Ezequiel Ponce’s 84th-minute goal fired AEK Athens to a 3-2 win at Brighton to ruin the hosts’ Europa League opener at the Amex Stadium

The Guardian - UK

World Cup awards: the Guardian team at Qatar 2022 give their verdicts

From Messi to Morocco’s heroics, via a seven-a-side against Roy Keane, our writers and photographer share their memories

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Amir Nasr-Azadani, the Iranian regime, Anthony Stokes and Marc Crosas

"We cannot deny the conditions in my country, they are not good. The players know it.”

The National (Scotland)

What will happen to the Iran World Cup team now?

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

The Independent UK

What will happen to the Iran World Cup team now?

The Independent UK

What will happen to the Iran World Cup team now?

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All the protests (so far) at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Players and nations have used the world stage to speak out against the host nation of Qatar.

Axios

Iran Players Silent During Anthem at World Cup in Apparent Protest

The move appeared to be a show of solidarity with citizens protesting back at home.

Sports Illustrated

Iran players stay silent for anthem in apparent support for protests

World Cup footballers did not sing before match against England in apparent show of support for protesters back home

The Guardian - UK

‘An utter disgrace’: Iran goalkeeper allowed to play on against England despite sickening clash of heads

There was controversy in England’s opening World Cup match as Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was allowed to play on despite appearing to be heavily concussed following a sickening clash of heads.

Evening Standard

Why England can make sixth substitution in World Cup clash vs Iran amid 'joke' injury decision

World Cup 2022 latest: England are entitled to make a sixth substitution in their opening World Cup clash with Iran following an incident in the first half in Qatar

Football London

Iran captain ‘supports’ anti-government protests ahead of match against England

Iranian captain Ehsan Hajsafi said his team sympathised with anti-government protests at home and his team should be a voice for the oppressed at a press conference in Qatar a day ahead of the country's first World Cup match against England.

France 24

World Cup 2022 briefing: big guns join the party on day two

Three games feature, with England tackling Iran, Senegal facing the Netherlands and USA facing off with Wales

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Hajsafi Hopes National Team Can Be Voice for Iran’s People at World Cup

Iran defender Ehsan Hajsafi on Sunday spoke out about the difficult conditions for his people back home on the eve of his country's opening World Cup match against England, and said he hoped his team could show them respect and be their voice. More than two months of protests in…

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s Ehsan Hajsafi: ‘The conditions in our country are not right’

The country’s captain and his teammates begin their World Cup campaign against England to the backdrop of turmoil at home

The Independent UK

Iran captain Ehsan Hajsafi offers support to bereaved families at home ahead of England game

Team Melli kick off their third successive finals appearance at Khalifa International Stadium

Chronicle Live

Best players to watch out for at World Cup 2022 in Qatar

There is an abundance of talent at this year's World Cup in Qatar - and among the big names to look out for, there are some hidden gems who have been cleaning up domestically.

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The Independent UK

Iran World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Iran could sneak out of Group B with positive results against Wales and the USA

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