Iran

Morocco player heads own goal deep in injury-time in St Petersburg

The 1998 defeat of the US in France still holds a special place in Iran’s football folklore

Spain and Portugal likely to progress at the expense of unlucky Morocco and Iran

Carlos Quieroz’ well-organised side are top dogs in Asia but the draw has not been kind

The climax of the president’s starring role could turn out to be impeachment

Agreement would be the most important milestone in decades towards easing hostility between the US and Iran

Result has no real bearing on Group F with Argentina and Nigeria making it through

Cautious Bosnia a hurdle Carlos Queiroz’ side have to jump to advance

Former star responds by showing Julio ‘Don’ Grondona the finger on television

Broadcaster receives more than 400 complaints about Italy commentary

Preparations dogged by lack of proper kit and players failing to attend training camp

Lack of quality opposition in friendlies a concern for Carlos Queiroz

Iran reached their first World Cup in 1978 but that was it for 20 years

Lionel Messi not on the scoresheet but his side cruise to a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago

Forward Karim Ansarifard scored 57th-minute equaliser to avoid defeat