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

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.

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Australia's head coach Tony Popovic, left reacts with Australia's Jackson Irvine after winning a World Cup 2026 group C qualifier match against China held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo)

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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John Duerden, The Associated Press

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