VAR rules out late winner to deny Iran guaranteed last-32 spot

Iran's potential winner was ruled out by VAR in injury time, denying them automatic qualification into the round of 32. Shoja Khalilzadeh's goal was disallowed, forcing Iran to wait on other results to determine their fate. They will now rely on being one of the best third-placed teams to potentially advance. Iran's qualification hopes are uncertain as they await the outcome of other matches.

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