Iran (1-0-1, 3 points) vs. Portugal (1-1-0, 4 points)
Group B, Mordovia Arena, Saransk
Miscommunication almost costs Iran
Portugal had a chance in the ninth minute when Iran defender Saeid Ezatolahi and goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand collided in front of the net. The ball deflected to Portugal’s João Mário, who drilled a shot over the crossbar. Ezatolahi and Beiranvand shared a few words and a shove after the play.
Team Melli shoots wide
Portugal has dominated possession in the first 10 minutes, but Iran generated a chance on a counterattack in the seventh minute.