Iran

Military commander was killed by US drone strike in January 2020

Kameel Ahmady escaped through mountains in snow and fog, evading border patrols

Senior commander compares US President’s language to a ‘cabaret owner’

Two penalties awarded in a VAR dominated final group game, as Portugal edge through

Russia face Uruguay while Iran look to secure shock qualification against Portugal

‘Argentinian football knows Maradona is light years behind best Argentinian player’

Carlos Queiroz’s Iran had a goal ruled out by the VAR system for an offside in narrow defeat

Portugal, Spain and Uruguay will all be looking for wins in their middle matches

Barred from stadiums for men’s matches at home, an Iranian woman witnesses stunning win in Russia

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