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INFOGRAPHIC: The key five Iranian men to watch

With several European-based players in the squad, Iran will be heading to the World Cup with plenty of top level international experience as they look to emerge from a tough Group F.

 

As Iran take on Nigeria, we take a look at the key men who will determine Iran's hopes in Brazil.

MATCH PREVIEW:

Iran and Nigeria face-off later tonight at the Arena da Baixada. The two underdogs have something in common: neither of them have won a single World Cup match since France 1998.

 

IRAN SQUAD

Team  Melli, as they are fondly called, have much at stake in this match, and as our expert said the world may be underestimating their skill. Helmed by coach Carlos Queiroz, the Persian men may just make West Asia proud. Either way, they are already heroes in their hometown. Take a look at the rousing send-off they received earlier this month.

 

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