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Austria qualifies as Iran's hopes end in 96th minute
Iran bid farewell to the 2026 World Cup competition after their hopes of advancing to the next round diminished, despite not losing any of their matches. They drew with Egypt, Belgium, and New Zealand, and a winning goal against Egypt was disallowed due to offside. Their diminished chances came after Austria's injury-time draw with Algeria, which prevented Iran from qualifying directly, even though they were close to advancing after Algeria led Austria in the final minutes. Their participation was limited to exceptional circumstances, as their team faced logistical obstacles and unfair treatment due to political tensions. They were compelled to play their matches in Mexico and then travel to the United States.
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