Diego Costa Scores Only Goal As Spain Edge Iran 1-0

Diego Costa's 54th minute strike separated the two sides as Spain edged Iran 1-0 in a Group B match at the Kazan Arena to take a step closer to booking a Round of 16 berth. After multiple attacks in the first-half, Spain were left frustrated by a sturdy Iranian defence. However, shortly after the break, Diego Costa's goal that ricocheted off him gave Spain the lead they wanted. Following that, the speed of the game picked up as Iran desperately searched for an equaliser. Iran got a glimmer of hope in the 64th minute when Saeid Ezatolahi found the back of the net through David De Gea's leg off a free-kick. However, VAR showed that he was off-side and the goal was disallowed. A spirited Iran threw everything they could at Spain but the La Rojas held their calm and saw off the remaining minutes of the game. After this win, Spain and Portugal are placed first and second respectively with four points each, while Iran, on the other hand, are placed third with 3 points.