Iran look to fighting spirit to contain mighty Spain


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018

Soccer Football - World Cup - Iran Press Conference - Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia - June 19, 2018 Iran coach Carlos Queiroz and Masoud Shojaei during the press conference REUTERS/John Sibley

KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) - Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said he could offer no magic potion to help his side cope with the might of Spain but promised his players would fight, fight and fight again when they meet the former world champions on Wednesday.

The Iranians top Group B after beating Morocco in their World Cup opener but it is fair to say the hard work really starts in Kazan, where they take on the Spanish before heading on to Saransk to play European champions Portugal.

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