Iran defeats Mali in final warm-up match before World Cup

Iran defeated Mali 2-0 in a friendly match in Turkiye, boosting their confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Goals from Saeid Ezatolahi and Ramin Rezaeian secured the victory as the team prepares to depart for their base in Mexico. While they have received visas to enter Mexico, the Iranian squad has not yet obtained the necessary visas to compete in the US, where they will face New Zealand and Belgium during the tournament.

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