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

According to BBC News, Iran's World Cup hopes took a devastating turn in injury time. Shoja Khalilzadeh's goal — which would have locked in their automatic advancement to the round of thirty-two — was disallowed by VAR. Instead, Iran must now wait to see if they can qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. A heartbreaking decision in the final moments of their match.

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