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Iran and South Korea miss out on World Cup last 32 in dramatic third-place race
Iran denied in final seconds of Austria’s draw with Algeria
TL;DR
- Iran and South Korea did not qualify for the World Cup last 32.
- Iran exited after Austria scored a late equalizer against Algeria, a result that favored Austria.
- Iran finished undefeated in Group G with three draws but still missed out.
- Senegal was the only third-place team to advance, due to a large goal-difference boost from their final group game.
- South Korea's exit was confirmed by results earlier in the day.
- Scotland also failed to qualify after a troubled campaign, leading to Steve Clarke's resignation.
- Uruguay's exit was confirmed after their defeat to Spain.