- Iran became the first Asian team to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup
- Monday’s 2-0 win over Uzbekistan secured their place at Russia 2018
- This is the fifth qualification to the global finals for Team Melli
- The Asians join hosts Russia and Brazil at next year's showpiece event
Iran have qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia after a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their qualifier on Monday evening.
In doing so, Team Melli became the first team from Asia to qualify for next year's showpiece ebent.
Iran celebrate their victory over Uzbekistan
Sardar Azmoun’s first-half goal set the Iranians on their way to victory at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, with Mehdi Taremi sealing qualification with a late second goal.
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This is the fifth qualification to the global finals for Iran, having previously appeared at football’s showpiece event in 1978, 1998, 2006 and 2014.
They join hosts Russia and five-time World Cup winners Brazil in securing their spot for next summer.
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