Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic draw with Uzbekistan, thanks to two goals from striker Mehdi Taremi. The draw secured Iran a spot in the tournament for the fourth consecutive time. Meanwhile, Australia increased their chances of qualification with a 2-0 win against China, pushing the latter to the bottom of their group. The competition remains tight, as the top two teams from each group make it to the World Cup, while third and fourth-placed teams have another chance to qualify. South Korea also faced challenges with a recent draw against Jordan.
Iran's qualification for the 2026 World Cup was secured by Mehdi Taremi's second goal in a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan, marking their fourth consecutive appearance.
Australia's 2-0 victory over China propelled them closer to World Cup qualification, ending China's hopes of automatic entry while putting them three points clear of Saudi Arabia.
South Korea remained top of Group B despite drawing 1-1 with Jordan, jeopardizing their bid for an 11th consecutive World Cup appearance.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, changing the landscape of international football.
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