Jordan and Iran Eliminated from World Cup
Short overview
Jordan and Iran have been officially eliminated from the FIFA World Cup. The two nations will not advance further in the tournament.
Jordan and Iran have been officially eliminated from the FIFA World Cup, according to an announcement. Both teams will not progress further in the competition.
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