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Iran's football federation has condemned what it describes as unfair and unsportsmanlike treatment during their World Cup campaign, which ended with a 1-1 draw against Egypt that saw a goal disallowed after VAR review.
Qatar's crushing 6-0 loss to Canada at the World Cup has drawn criticism from football analysts, who argue that vast financial resources alone cannot guarantee sporting success without proper development infrastructure.
Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz says his team is ready to take on Panama in their World Cup Group L match regardless of whether midfielder Thomas Partey gains entry to Canada, as a federal court hears an appeal against the player's exclusion.