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Iran bow out of World Cup: Late drama ends Team Melli’s knockout dream

Iran has been knocked out of the World Cup despite remaining unbeaten in the group stage. A 3-3 draw between Austria and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium left Team Melli outside the top eight third-placed teams. The elimination follows a 1-1 draw between Iran and Egypt.

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Austria's last-second equalizer against Algeria confirmed Iran's exit from the tournament.

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  1. Iran Eliminated from 2026 World Cup After Austria-Algeria Draw

    Iran has been knocked out of the World Cup despite remaining unbeaten in the group stage. A 3-3 draw between Austria and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium left Team Melli outside the top eight third-placed teams. The elimination follows a 1-1 draw between Iran and Egypt.

    What's confirmed:

    • Austria and Algeria played to a 3-3 draw at Kansas City Stadium.
    • Iran was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
    • Iran remained unbeaten in the tournament with draws against Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt.
    • Iran's match against Egypt ended in a 1-1 draw.
    • The Iranian team faced travel restrictions and visa denials during the tournament.
    • Iran used a base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to commute to games in the United States.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A last-ditch Iranian winner against Egypt was controversially ruled offside by VAR.
    • Rangnick dismissed talk of collusion regarding the Austria and Algeria match.
    • The tournament is the first World Cup for Iran occurring amid a war.
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