IR Iran were back. Missing from the previous edition, they had last graced the World Cup in 2006. Under Carlos Queiroz, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 1 |
IR Iran's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 1 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
IR Iran endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a 0-0 draw with Nigeria, a narrow 0-1 loss to Argentina, and a 1-3 defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina. IR Iran's tournament ended at the the opening round, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Winless throughout failed to score in 2 of 3 matches.
Reza Ghoochannejhad led IR Iran's attack with 1 goal at the 2014 World Cup.
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The tactical mind behind IR Iran's 2014 campaign. Managed 2 nations at World Cups a Portuguese at the helm.
Under coach Carlos Queiroz's guidance, Iran employed an attacking style of play with Ghoochannejhad leading the charge. Despite a strong squad size of 23 players, they struggled to gain consistent results against top-tier opponents.
