Tashkent: Uzbekistan will play Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday in a meeting between two sides looking to establish an early advantage in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.
Both opened their campaigns with resounding wins on Thursday while Hong Kong, China and Turkmenistan will square off needing the points.
Iran, seeking to qualify for a fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup, were in a class of their own against Hong Kong at the Azadi Stadium on Matchday One.
Sardar Azmoun led the way with a brace as Iran staked an early claim on a spot in the next round.
  • نویسنده : محمدمهدی اسماعیلی رها