Mehdi Taremi's Brace Secures Iran's Spot at 2026 World Cup
Iran booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran. The hero of the night was Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi, whose second-half double salvaged the crucial point needed for qualification.
The result marks Iran's sixth consecutive World Cup appearance, continuing their status as Asia's most consistent qualifiers.
