Iran denied guaranteed spot in last 32 as VAR disallow injury-time winner

Iran were denied automatic qualification to the round of 32 after Shoja Khalilzadeh's injury-time goal was ruled out by VAR. The decision means Iran cannot secure a guaranteed place in the last 32 and must now wait to see if they advance as one of the best third-placed teams. The outcome leaves their tournament progression dependent on results elsewhere in the competition.