Kayhan LondonWindow | The National Team in the 1978 World Cup
The year 1978 in the history of Iran is not only a reminder of a bitter event, but also a reminder of one of the greatest honors of Iran. In a time when the Islamic Republic had not yet ruled the country, Iranian sports, like other sectors, were on the path of development and progress, and the Iranian national football team had become a symbol of national pride, competence, and success. A team that people considered the “nation’s team” and felt a sense of identity and pride in its victory. Iran was one of the leading powers in Asian football in the 1970s. Winning the Asian Cup in 1968, 1972, and 1976 was a clear sign that Iranian football was also on the path of progress. The result of this process was Argentina’s historic qualification to the 1978 World Cup…
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