2006 WORLD CUP TEAMS
Iran at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany
Iran will step back into the limelight at the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 having bounced back from the disappointment of failing to qualify for the first Asian finals in 2002.
They did not have things all their own way in qualifying, however, suffering a 1-0 home defeat by Jordan in June 2004 that threatened their progress through the preliminary round.
However, Branko Ivankovic’s men found their form in that summer’s AFC Asian Cup - where they edged out Korea Republic 4-3 in a memorable quarter-final to reach the last four- and with confidence levels restored, they dominated the return match with Jordan to earn a crucial 2-0 win.
As a result, Iran now has its sights on the greater task at hand. Win the 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament in Germany and have the flag of Iran reign supreme.
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Odds to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup: 450/1
Iran’s Odds to Win Group D at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany: 14/1
