TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Carlos Queiroz could possibly be set for a dramatic return to take cost of Iran’s nationwide crew lower than three months earlier than the World Cup and Group B video games with the USA, England and Wales.
The previous Actual Madrid supervisor led Iran on the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. In accordance with stories in Tehran’s media on Monday, Queiroz might substitute Dragan Skocic by the tip of the week.
Skocic has been head coach since early 2020 however his place has been doubtful since Aug. 30, when Mehdi Taj was voted again in as president of the Iranian Soccer Federation.
Taj, who labored with Queiroz from 2016-19, stated in a tv interview that he’d critically contemplate bringing the Portuguese tactician again if elected.
After main Iran by means of World Cup qualification, Skocic was dismissed on July 11 however was reinstated six days later.
Queiroz has been obtainable since April after failing to take Egypt’s nationwide crew to the World Cup. Egypt additionally misplaced the ultimate of the African Nations Cup in January.
Iran continues its preparations for the World Cup with friendlies towards Uruguay on Sept. 23 in Austria and Senegal 4 days later.
Iran, which has by no means progressed to the knockout stage of the World Cup, kicks off the 2022 event towards England on Nov. 21, performs Wales 4 days later and finishes the group stage towards the U.S. crew on Nov. 29.
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