Iran's World Cup campaign has ended in heartbreak after a stoppage-time winner was ruled out for offside, leaving them to wait on other results for a possible knockout berth. Coach Amir Ghalenoei has described his team as not only neglected but also "unlucky."
After two rounds of Group J matches, Argentina have already secured top spot with six points. The only question now is whether Austria or Algeria will finish second — and whether they even want to. According to the tournament bracket, the runners-up of this group will face Spain in the last 32, while finishing third would mean a match against Group B winners Switzerland.
Colombia have already secured their knockout berth, and Portugal are also on the verge of qualifying. But the Group K equation is far from settled. When Portugal face Colombia in their final group match, there will still be plenty of calculations and ambitions on both sides. Both teams will be desperate to avoid a potential nightmare scenario in the next round.
Argentina have already secured top spot in Group J with six points from two matches. They will face Jordan in their final group match at the AT&T Stadium in Texas on Sunday, June 27, at 8:00 am Bangladesh time.
Croatia and Ghana meet on Saturday in a crucial Group L clash to secure their place in the last 32. With just one point separating the two sides, the match is vital for both. Ghana hold the advantage — a draw will be enough to secure their knockout berth, while Croatia must win.
Former BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul has sent a letter to the ICC demanding the suspension of Bangladesh's full membership, a halt to ICC funding, and the exclusion of the country from international tournaments.