World Cup - Group C - France vs Australia - Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia - June 16, 2018 Australia's Daniel Arzani in action with France's Benjamin Pavard REUTERS/Toru Hanai
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) - The youngest player at the World Cup, Daniel Arzani, grew up playing street football in Iran but lined up in the gold shirt of Australia to belt out the national anthem before the Socceroos' opener against France.
The 19-year-old's dream of appearing in Russia was fulfilled late on at Kazan Arena but his hopes of a winning debut were thwarted as Australia were beaten 2-1.
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