Head coach of the Iranian national soccer team Carlos Queiroz (front) holds a Russian flag during a welcoming ceremony upon the arrival at Vnukovo airport outside Moscow, Russia June 5, 2018. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva
SAINT PETERSBURG (Reuters) - A luckless draw has severely dented Morocco and Iran's hopes of making a mark at the World Cup before a ball has been kicked, and they head into their opening match in St Petersburg on Friday knowing defeat could likely mean an early exit.
Reigning European champions Portugal and 2010 World Cup winners Spain are the other two teams in Group B and are overwhelming favourites to progress to the knockout stages.
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