Iran qualifies for the 2026 World Cup after a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan

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Jordan's Mousa Altamari, left, and South Korea's Lee Tae-seok, right, fight for the ball during the third round of the Asian qualifier group B match between South Korea and Jordan for 2026 World Cup at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

March 25, 2025 - 11:15 AM

Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

The point takes Iran to a fourth straight appearance at the World Cup and a seventh overall.

The 48-team tournament will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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