Iran beats Mali in final friendly before 2026 World Cup
Iran defeated Mali 2-0 in its final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup. The team will head to Mexico this week but still faces U.S. visa uncertainty for group-stage matches.
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Iran defeated Mali 2-0 in its final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup. The team will head to Mexico this week but still faces U.S. visa uncertainty for group-stage matches.
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