Kim own goal earns Iran draw with South Korea
An own goal from Kim Young-gwon gifted Iran a 1-1 draw with South Korea on Tuesday evening, as Marc Wilmots continued his unbeaten start.
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Colombia present Queiroz as new head coach
Colombia present former Real Madrid and Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz as national team coach on a contract that runs until the 2022 World Cup.
Queiroz steps down as Iran boss after Japan loss
Carlos Queiroz stood down after nearly eight years as Iran coach following his team's 3-0 loss to Japan in the semifinals of the Asian Cup.
Japan ease past Iran into Asian Cup final
Yuya Osako scored twice in 11 second-half minutes to help four-times champions Japan beat Iran and reach the Asian Cup final.
Asian Cup: Iran, Japan advance to semifinals
Kim Jin-su's header took South Korea past stubborn Bahrain and Qatar wrestled their way past Iraq as the victors move to the quarterfinals.
Familiar 'big four' to fight for Asian Cup glory
While the newly-expanded Asian Cup format will have 24 teams, expect to see one of the traditional powerhouses lift the trophy in Abu Dhabi.
FIFA panel wants to end Iran's ban on women fans
Iranian women and girls have not been allowed to attend any men's sporting events in the country for much of the past 39 years.
Queiroz to manage Iran without a contract
Carlos Queiroz's relationship with Iranian officials has been fractured throughout his seven-and-a-half year tenure, and is yet to sign a new deal.
AFC teams exit Russia, look to January's Asian Cup
John Duerden takes a look at lessons all the AFC nations learned from the 2018 World Cup and what needs to be done in the coming weeks and months.
World Cup fan faces in photos
The World Cup has been superb on the pitch but equally brilliant off it thanks to the rich, vibrant and merry travelling fans who came to party.
Azmoun, 23, retires from Iran due to fan abuse
He failed to score a single goal in Russia and claims criticism he received has made his mother's illness worse.
More history to Portugal than Ronaldo - Queiroz
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said there is more to football in Portugal than Cristiano Ronaldo after the player decided not to speak to him.
VAR controversy shows system needs tweaking - ex-ref
For the official working as VAR, the standard has to be higher. Fans are surely already sick of and confused by the phrase clear and obvious.
VAR takes centre stage as Portugal do enough to advance
Cristiano Ronaldo had a penalty saved, and VAR handed Iran a spot kick of their own, but Portugal emerged from the group stage following a 1-1 draw.
Late VAR controversy as Iran hold Portugal
Result meant Portugal finished second in Group B and sent Iran out of the tournament.
LIVE: Spain, Portugal in danger; Uruguay beat Russia
Spain and Portugal can't afford to lose or they could miss out on the knockout stages from Group B. Uruguay beat Russia for Group A's top spot.
VAR harming 'prestige of the game' - Iran boss
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz criticised VAR on Sunday and said it has left many fans sitting in the stands scratching their heads.
Ronaldo faces friend-turned-foe when he meets Queiroz, Iran
Iran versus Portugal features a rather bad-blood, personal contest between Ronaldo and the man who stands in his way of greatness, Carlos Queiroz.
The fight for the rights of Iran's female fans
Fans in Russia, as well as the progress made in Saudi Arabia, have proved that a removal of the ban in Iran is long overdue.
Portugal betting on Ronaldo to overcome Iran
Portugal will be heavily dependent on Cristiano Ronaldo to see them through against a stoic Iran side in their final Group B match on Monday.
Women allowed in Iran stadium after decades
Women in Iran were permitted to enter a stadium for the first time since 1979 as fans gathered to watch the national team play in the World Cup.
Iran's Queiroz: Injuries vs. Spain weren't faked
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz denied his players faked getting hurt during their defeat to Spain on Wednesday.
Iran staffer goes to hospital after disallowed goal
A member of the Iran national team staff was hospitalised Wednesday after the team was denied a goal after video review against Spain.
Costa's fluke goal edges Spain past Iran
Fortune shined on Spain as a fluke goal gifted them a 1-0 win over Iran and put La Roja on the verge of moving to the World Cup's knockout stage.
Spain hang on for nervy win against Iran
Spain battled to a nervy 1-0 victory against Iran with Diego Costa registering the only goal in their second Group B match on Wednesday.
2019 AFC Cup Standings
| GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Thailand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Bahrain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| India | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Jordan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Palestine | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| Syria | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| South Korea | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| China | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Kyrgyz Republic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Philippines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Iran | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
| Iraq | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Vietnam | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Yemen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
| GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Qatar | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 9 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Lebanon | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| North Korea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -13 | 0 |
| AFC ASIAN CUP - GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Oman | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Turkmenistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
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