
Unbeaten Iran will go down in history – Ghalenoei
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his side’s unbeaten start to the World Cup will be talked about for years to come given the disruption they have faced before and during the tournament.
TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 2026, 00:01

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his side’s unbeaten start to the World Cup will be talked about for years to come given the disruption they have faced before and during the tournament.

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