Iran need quality from Jahanbakhsh, Azmoun but progress unlikely
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In their four World Cup appearances, Iran have never made it out of the group stages. Will they finally find form in Russia?
Ian Darke leads the ESPN panel in predicting the 2018 World Cup winner with names of Germany, Brazil, France and England among the list.
The ESPN FC panel break down Group B where they feel Portugal and Spain are favourites over Morocco and Iran.
The 2018 World Cup is just over a month away, and all 32 teams are preparing in earnest for their shot at the trophy in Russia. ESPN FC is previewing every team ahead of the opening game on June 14. Find all 32 teams here.
Who they are
Captain: Ashkan Dejagah
Manager: Carlos Queiroz
Nickname: Team Melli
FIFA rank (as of April 12, 2018): 36
How they qualified
The road to Russia could not have been smoother and straighter for Iran, who became the second team (after Brazil) to secure a spot....
Ian Darke leads the ESPN panel in predicting the 2018 World Cup winner with names of Germany, Brazil, France and England among the list.
The ESPN FC panel break down Group B where they feel Portugal and Spain are favourites over Morocco and Iran.
The 2018 World Cup is just over a month away, and all 32 teams are preparing in earnest for their shot at the trophy in Russia. ESPN FC is previewing every team ahead of the opening game on June 14. Find all 32 teams here.
Who they are
Captain: Ashkan Dejagah
Manager: Carlos Queiroz
Nickname: Team Melli
FIFA rank (as of April 12, 2018): 36
How they qualified
The road to Russia could not have been smoother and straighter for Iran, who became the second team (after Brazil) to secure a spot....