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Preview: Recent political conflicts will hopefully be put aside, as Iran enters the
World Cup with an optimistic outlook. Iran's soccer program is steadily
improving, and this year's national squad is considered to be the most promising
ever. Led by legendary striker Ali Daei, and 2004 Asian Player of the Year
Ali Karimi, Iran boasts impressive firepower and should be able to score goals at
the competition. In addition, several key members of the team play in the
Bundesliga, which is proof enough of their talent, but also means playing
on foreign soil won't be a completely unfamiliar experience for the Iranian
side.
Result: Iran struggled against group heavyweights
Mexico
and
Portugal,
but were able to salvage their World Cup campaign with a draw against
Angola
in the final match.
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