Full focus as UAE 2019 fast approaches: Iran
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Loading...AFC – KUALA LUMPUR, Asia’s best will head into the next six months with the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 firmly in their sights.
Group D
Islamic Republic of Iran
Previous AFC Asian Cup Appearances: 13 (1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015)
AFC Asian Cup Record: Champions (1976, 1972, 1968)
World Ranking: 37
Iran had a smooth qualifying campaign, emerging unbeaten to top Group A in the second round of qualification. Their only blemish were the 1-1 draws against Oman and Turkmenistan.
Team Melli will be eager to translate their position as one of the Continent’s top teams by adding a fourth AFC Asian Cup title.
In the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, Iran finished third in Group B, behind Portugal and group winners Spain. Although disappointed by their first round exit, Iran impressed in Russia, scoring a 1-0 win against Morocco, falling 1-0 to Spain before coming very close to defeating European champions Portugal, eventually settling for a 1-1 draw.
