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'Repressed' Iran forced to leave US after New Zealand draw
'Happy dance'—US Homeland Security secretary delights in Iran’s World Cup exit

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary 'so happy' Iran made World Cup exit
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Mullin says he 'did a happy dance' after Iran's World Cup exit

The secretary said no World Cup delegation demanded more attention from U.S. officials than Iran, alleging the country attempted to bring individuals with ties to the IRGC into the country.
The New York Times

Inside Iran’s ‘disaster’ World Cup: Infantino’s ‘offer’ and a home from home in Tijuana

Gianni Infantino has made great play of FIFA’s influence over host nations in the past, but when it came to the United States and Iran at this World Cup he was, in one moment, r
Reuters

Austria draw with Algeria in World Cup thriller to progress and send Iran home

Austria and Algeria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday, a result ​that perfectly suited both sides, sending them into the World Cup last 32 and ending Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout stage as one of the best ‌third-placed teams.
ESPN on MSN

Egypt qualify after action-packed draw against Iran, as Belgium top group -- as it happened

Iran finish third, and have a long wait ahead of them to see if they will qualify as one of the best third placed finishers.
The Guardian

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