Portugal vs. Iran in World Cup

Portugal vs. Iran in World Cup

FRANKFURT, Germany - Portugal striker Luis Figo (C) fights for the ball with Iran defender Mohammad Nosrati during the first half of the World Cup Group D match at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt June 17.

Croatia draws with Iran

Croatia draws with Iran

OSIJEK, Croatia - Iran's Mohammad Nosrati (fore) and Croatia's Darijo Srna tussle for control of the ball during the first half of their FIFA World Cup warm-up match in Osijek, Croatia, n May 28. Croatia drew 2-2 against Iran.

2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Iran defender Mohammad Nosrati (R) blocks a shot by Japan striker Masashi Oguro during the second half of their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Aug. 17. Japan defeated Iran 2-1.

2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Iran defender Mohammad Nosrati (R) blocks a shot by Japan striker Masashi Oguro during the second half of their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Aug. 17. Japan defeated Iran 2-1. (Kyodo)

Portugal vs. Iran in World Cup

Portugal vs. Iran in World Cup

FRANKFURT, Germany - Portugal striker Luis Figo (C) fights for the ball with Iran defender Mohammad Nosrati during the first half of the World Cup Group D match at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt June 17. (Kyodo)

Croatia draws with Iran

Croatia draws with Iran

OSIJEK, Croatia - Iran's Mohammad Nosrati (fore) and Croatia's Darijo Srna tussle for control of the ball during the first half of their FIFA World Cup warm-up match in Osijek, Croatia, n May 28. Croatia drew 2-2 against Iran. (Kyodo)