Iran outclass Qatar in World Cup Qualifiers
The Peninsula
Doha: Sardar Azmoun and Mohammad Mohebi each scored twice as Iran staged a strong comeback to defeat Qatar 4 1 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying mat...
Doha: Sardar Azmoun and Mohammad Mohebi each scored twice as Iran staged a strong comeback to defeat Qatar 4-1 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match at Rashid Stadium in Dubai today, October 15.
Two-time Asian champions Qatar had taken an early lead with Almoez Ali’s opener in the 17th minute. However, Iran responded with resilience, as Azmoun equalised in the 42nd minute, before putting his team ahead just three minutes into the second half.
Azmoun continued to play a pivotal role, setting up Mohammad Mohebi for Iran’s third goal in the 65th minute. Mohebi then sealed the emphatic victory with a goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time.
The win propelled Iran to the top of Group A in the qualifiers with 10 points, ahead of Uzbekistan on goal difference. Uzbekistan edged the United Arab Emirates 1-0 in Tashkent to stay in second.
The loss leaves Qatar in a challenging position, sitting fourth in the group with four points, behind the UAE on goal difference.
