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Iranian TV Reacts in Shock to Last-Second World Cup Elimination
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Iranian state TV celebrated Algeria's late goal that seemed to advance Iran in the 2026 World Cup, but Austria's last-second goal eliminated Iran, leaving hosts shocked and heartbroken.
- 01Iranian TV hosts celebrated Algeria's 92nd-minute goal as Iran's ticket to the knockout stage.
- 02Hosts planned Iran's next match against Switzerland on Friday morning with excitement.
- 03Seconds before the final whistle, Austria scored, eliminating Iran from the World Cup.
- 04The studio mood shifted from joy to stunned silence and heartbreak instantly.
- 05Presenters expressed emotional disbelief over the sudden elimination live on air.
- 06The article includes full group stage lineups, with Iran in Group G.
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