World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Japan and Iran qualify for the final stage
Aug. 17, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (Asian Qualifiers) : Japan defeated Iran by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. Japan and Iran both qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group B
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Overview
Japan at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1998)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Iran at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1978)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Japan
2:1
Iran
2:1 (1:0)
- 17 August 2005
Third Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 15 |
| Iran | 13 |
 Bahrain | 4 |
 North Korea | 3 |
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