Syria's national soccer team celebrates after its <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F09%2F05%2Ffootball%2Fsyria-iran-qualify-for-world-cup-play-off-russia-2018%2Findex.html" target="_blank">2-2 draw</a> in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday, September 5. The Syrians will next play Australia as they continue their quest for a World Cup berth in 2018. Syria has never played in a World Cup tournament.
Syria's national soccer team celebrates after its 2-2 draw in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday, September 5. The Syrians will next play Australia as they continue their quest for a World Cup berth in 2018. Syria has never played in a World Cup tournament.
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Syria's Omar Al Somah, left, fends off Iran's Morteza Pouraliganji during Tuesday's qualifier. Al Somah scored the game-tying goal late in stoppage time.
Syria's Omar Al Somah, left, fends off Iran's Morteza Pouraliganji during Tuesday's qualifier. Al Somah scored the game-tying goal late in stoppage time.
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Syrian fans watch their team from Damascus on Tuesday. The nation has been ravaged by civil war.
Syrian fans watch their team from Damascus on Tuesday. The nation has been ravaged by civil war.
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Firas Mohamad Al-Khatib competes with Iranian players Ali Karimi, left, and Ehsan Hajsafi. Iran has already clinched a spot in the World Cup.
Firas Mohamad Al-Khatib competes with Iranian players Ali Karimi, left, and Ehsan Hajsafi. Iran has already clinched a spot in the World Cup.
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Tamer Haj Mohamad tries to shield the ball from Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
Tamer Haj Mohamad tries to shield the ball from Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
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Syria fans celebrate at the end of the match in Tehran.
Syria fans celebrate at the end of the match in Tehran.
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