On Monday 12 June, Iran became the first team from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to book their place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
FIFA Ranking:
Continent: Asia
World Cup History:
Qualifying Campaigns: 10
First stage appearances: 4
Semi final appearances: 0
Finals: 0
Titles: 0
First World Cup: 1978
Last World Cup: 2014
Best outing: First Round (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014)
Key Player: SARDAR AZMOUN
Touted as the heir to Iran goal-scoring icon Ali Daei, striker Azmoun has enjoyed prolific form for his country since bursting on to the scene at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. Something of a poster-boy among supporters of Team Melli,
the silky-skilled Azmoun plays his club football for Russian side Rubin Kazan.
MATCHES
June 15: MOROCCO vs IR IRAN
June 20: IR IRAN vs SPAIN
June 25: IR IRAN vs PORTUGAL
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