Soccer Football - World Cup - Group B - Iran vs Portugal - Mordovia Arena, Saransk, Russia - June 25, 2018 Iran coach Carlos Queiroz appeals for a VAR review during the match REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
(Reuters) - Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has demanded a high-intensity start from his top-ranked team in next month's Asian Cup opener against debutants Yemen.
Iran head into the tournament in the United Arab Emirates as one of the favourites for the title and Portuguese Queiroz said they must make their presence felt starting with the first Group D clash in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 7.
