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Iran become sixth team to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup as Mehdi Taremi grabs brace in draw against Uzbekistan

<p>Iran twice fell behind on home soil in the AFC World Cup qualifying clash, only for Mehdi Taremi to rescue them with two goals. The point keeps Iran top of Group A and three points above Tuesday's visitors, who would have secured their spot at the summer competition with a win. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>With two games left to play, Iran are on track to finish as group winners, but the midweek result was enough to secure a place in the top two at least, ensuring they will make a fourth consecutive World Cup appearance.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Only five teams have qualified for the tournament ahead of Iran. Tournament hosts <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/world-cup-2026-qualified-teams/blt02d529869efc91db" target="_blank">Canada, Mexico and the United States will also be joined by Japan and New Zealand</a>. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>With over a year left to go before the tournament kicks off, many teams are still fighting for their place with another 42 spots up for grabs.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Iran become sixth team to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup as Mehdi Taremi grabs brace in draw against Uzbekistan | Goal.com

Iran became the sixth team to book their place in the 2026 World Cup group stage after they played out a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday.