Iran's World Cup Hopes Dashed by VAR in Draw Against Egypt
Iran's World Cup qualification hopes were dashed after a controversial VAR decision disallowed a winning goal against Egypt, resulting in a draw. The team's captain criticized FIFA and the 'disaster' World Cup, while fans experienced an emotional rollercoaster and protests occurred outside the stadium.
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