Iran finish third, and have a long wait ahead of them to see if they will qualify as one of the best third placed finishers.

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.

Before the Iranian coach and goalkeeper answered any questions Thursday ahead of the team's World Cup match with Egypt, a FIFA official spoke up. Daniel Marin, FIFA's executive director of public relations,

As Australia prepares for a historic World Cup knockout match against Egypt, the ugly ghost of an allegedly fixed 2010 friendly in Cairo has returned.

The Socceroos will front Egypt on Saturday in the World Cup Round of 32.. The team have never won a knockout stage match at the World Cup. The Socceroos have already delighted millions with the 0-0 draw against Paraguay that saw them progress to the World Cup Round of 32,

Final games of World Cup group stages saw some unusual behaviour from the region's supporters