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

June 27, 2026

Shoja Khalilzadeh's goal is ruled out by VAR in injury-time denying Iran automatic qualification into the round of 32, meaning they will have to wait on other results to see if they go through as one of the best third-placed sides.

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Iran denied guaranteed spot in last 32 as VAR disallow injury-time winner
Iran denied guaranteed spot in last 32 as VAR disallow injury-time winner

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