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Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Jim Vertuno, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on Iran's World Cup elimination are available from KSAT 12, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio.
Iran's World Cup run has come to an end, with the team failing to advance past the group stage. The elimination was a narrow one, with Iran missing the round of 32 by just one spot. The team's matches were played under tight restrictions imposed by the United States, adding to the tension surrounding their participation in the tournament.
The final blow came in the form of a last-second goal by Austria. Further details on Iran's World Cup elimination are available from KSAT 12, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio .
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Category: local Published: June 28, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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