As Australia continues to bask in the glow of the Socceroos’ World Cup euphoria, attention turns to the tournament’s most awkward entrant.
Iran, which has only just agreed to a peace deal with hosts the United States, begins its campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles at 11am (AEST).
Tournament favourite Spain opened proceedings today but was embarrassed in a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde.
Belgium and Egypt played out an entertaining 1-1 draw.
Next up Saudi Arabia battle with Uruguay at 8am before Iran take on New Zeland at 11am.
Read on for more updates.
Originally published as World Cup live: AFL star labels Socceroos clash ‘a disgrace’