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![Fernando Santos Predicts "Tough Battle" against Iran](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/04/01/1397040117290542014525962.jpg)
![Carlos Queiroz Wary of Dangerous Portugal](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/04/03/1397040320002130514546032.jpg)
Carlos Queiroz Wary of Dangerous Portugal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian national football team's coach Carlos Queiroz says they will play a strong Portugal and they have only one alternative — to be better than them in every aspect.
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World Cup: Group Leaders Japan, Senegal Share Spoils
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Japan twice came from behind to peg back Senegal as the two Group H leaders played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Ekaterinburg Arena. The result keeps the pair at the group summit after each had won their respective opening outings.
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World Cup: England Romp Past Panama And Into Last 16
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - England hit a brittle Panama side for six to seal qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia knockout stage, a result that booked Belgium's Round of 16 berth too while eliminating Los Canaleros and Tunisia.
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Joao Moutinho Fit for Iran Match
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Portugal central midfielder Joao Moutinho will be ready for their decisive Group B qualifying game against Iran in Saransk's Mordovia Arena on Monday.
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Iran Tougher than Portugal: Jordi Alba
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spain left-back Jordi Alba believes Iran proved to be tougher opponent than a Ronaldo-inspired Portugal.
![World Cup: Kroos Strikes Late in Thrilling Win](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/04/03/139704030047324814537762.jpg)
World Cup: Kroos Strikes Late in Thrilling Win
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The atmosphere at Fisht Stadium in Sochi was raucous and intense on Saturday as Germany and Sweden went toe-to-toe in a Group F match that more than lived up to expectations.
![Enrique Caceres Chosen to Officiate Iran v Portugal Match](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/04/02/139704022248367914537312.jpg)
Enrique Caceres Chosen to Officiate Iran v Portugal Match
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Paraguayan referee Enrique Caceres will be the man in the middle for Iran's match against Portugal.
![Five Iranian Policemen in Russia to Serve Nationals during World Cup](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/30/139703301821431114487602.jpg)
Five Iranian Policemen in Russia to Serve Nationals during World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of the Iranian police’s international department said five officers from the department have been dispatched to Russia to provide police services for the Iranian nationals during the World Cup games.
![Portugal's Moutinho, Guerreiro Miss Practice ahead of Iran Clash](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1394/05/26/139405261154315625893292.jpg)
Portugal's Moutinho, Guerreiro Miss Practice ahead of Iran Clash
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Portugal's Joao Moutinho and Raphael Guerreiro on Friday were the only two players missing from their national football team's training session held at Kratovo training camp.
![Iran Midfielder Ezatolahi Concentrates on Portugal’s Match](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/31/1397033105115677914493492.jpg)
Iran Midfielder Ezatolahi Concentrates on Portugal’s Match
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Saeid Ezatolahi says they are ready to defeat Portugal to advance to the 2018 World Cup next stage.
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Croatia Destroy Argentina to Book Place in Last 16
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Lionel Messi's World Cup woes continued as Argentina crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Croatia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
![World Cup: Mbappe Sends France Forward as Peru's Hopes End](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/31/1397033120424772714499482.jpg)
World Cup: Mbappe Sends France Forward as Peru's Hopes End
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - France needed a lone first-half strike from teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe to edge past Peru and end the South American’s hopes of reaching Russia 2018's Round of 16.
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Iran Football Fans Gather in Public Places to Watch World Cup Match
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Many Iranian families preferred to watch the national football team’s match vs Spain in public places together. Parks and shopping malls in Tehran were packed with enthusiastic supporters of Team Melli on Wednesday night.
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Spain’s Accidental Goal Breaches Iran’s Great Defense in World Cup 2018
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s national football team made history in the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a brilliant performance versus Spain, but lost 1-0 after fortunate striker Diego Costa scored an accidental goal.
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Spain Edges Past Iran at 2018 World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran could make history in the 2018 World Cup but lost to powerhouse Spain 1-0 in Group B on Wednesday.
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Andres Iniesta Wary of Facing Iran National Football Team
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spain veteran midfielder Andres Iniesta says they will have a difficult match against Iran.
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Team Melli Preparing for Match against Spain
KAZAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian national football team (also known as Team Melli) held training session prior its world cup match against Spain due to be held in Kazan Wednesday night.
![Iran Can Do Super Things: Carlos Queiroz](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/27/1397032711375516414455702.jpg)
Iran Can Do Super Things: Carlos Queiroz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says although they have not supermen against Spain but they can do super things.
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