March 21 : Striker Sardar Azmoun was omitted from the Iran squad announced for two World Cup warm-ups after Iranian media reports that he had been expelled from the national team for a perceived act of disloyalty to the government. Azmoun, who has scored 57 goals in 91 internationals, was the most notable

March 21 : Striker Sardar Azmoun was omitted from the Iran squad announced for two World Cup warm-ups after Iranian media reports that he had been expelled from the national team for a perceived act of disloyalty to the government. Azmoun, who has scored 57 goals in 91 internationals, was the most notable