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World Cup: Iran shock Wales with late double strike

Two goals in stoppage time leave Wales’ qualification hopes hanging by a thread

Iran celebrate the goal of Rouzbeh Cheshmi. Photograph: Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images
Iran celebrate the goal of Rouzbeh Cheshmi. Photograph: Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images
Ben Fisher at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
Fri Nov 25 2022 - 15:32 • 4 MIN READ

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