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Iran Faces Heartbreaking World Cup Exit After Last-Minute Drama In Group Stage
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First reported by Mako · Jun 27, 2026
What happened
Iran was eliminated from the 2022 World Cup after a last-minute goal was disallowed by VAR and Austria scored a late winner against Algeria, ending Iran's hopes to advance from the group stage.
- 01Iran needed a win against Egypt to reach the World Cup round of 32 but had a last-minute goal disallowed by VAR.
- 02Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1, securing their historic advancement.
- 03Austria scored a 96th-minute winner against Algeria, sealing Iran's elimination.
- 04Iran finished ninth among third-placed teams, missing the knockout stage by one spot.
- 05Iranian media criticized the VAR decision and controversially linked it to Israel.
- 06Millions of Iranians were left heartbroken by the dramatic and narrow exit.
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