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Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal
Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States.
TL;DR
- Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup.
- They finished third in Group G with three points.
- Iran missed advancing to the round of 32 by one spot.
- Their elimination was confirmed by Austria's last-second draw against Algeria.
- The team played under tight restrictions imposed by the United States.