The Dark Horses · Nation to Glory
Take Iran to Glory
“deep-block counter-punchers”
Iran — deep-block counter-punchers. Immovable for eighty-five minutes minimum. The bookmakers file them under the dark horses at 66/1 – 150/1.
▶ Play as Iran
- The bookmakers
- The Dark Horses — 66/1 – 150/1
- The federation's target
- The round of 16
- Your spine
- Abedzadeh, but his son couldn't make it in goal · Golmohammadi, but louder at the back · Ali Karimi, but predictable — he isn't in midfield · Ali Daei, but he occasionally misses up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Iran can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Iran
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting