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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Confident Spain face gritty Iran in quarter-final clash

Going by form and pedigree, Spain have their nose ahead, but the Asian surprise package has shown tremendous grit and purpose on its way to the last eight stage in the ongoing edition.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Spain's quarter-final against dark horses Iran promises intriguing tactical battle

The battle between Iran and Spain promises an intriguing tactical contest between two evenly-matched squads, but in the end it will be a test of temperaments which will make the difference.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Spain coach Santiago Denia hails Iran as one of the tournament's best teams

Iran exceeded expectations in the ongoing world event as they stormed into the quarterfinals with four wins, which includes a 4-0 drubbing of pre-tournament favourites Germany.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Iran prove adversity only strengthens their resolve with win over Mexico

Iran will face one of the tournament favourites Spain in Kochi in the next round; their toughest test yet.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, Iran vs Mexico, Football Match Result: Asian giants progress to last 8

Catch all the live score and updates from the Round of 16 match between Iran and Mexico.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Central American champions Mexico face Asian powerhouse Iran in pre-quarters

Iran have enjoyed a good run in this tournament, beating Guinea (3-1), Germany (4-0) and Costa Rica (3-0) to top Group C, while Mexico have not had a great tournament so far.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Germany's turnaround after shock Iran loss brought about by change in mentality

Germany assistant coach Rainer Zietsch told Firstpost: "Because of the Iran result, we learnt that there's no team that can win the World Cup at 50-60 percent. Therefore they changed their mentality."

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Iran the shining stars of Group C; Germany progress but exposed by lack of 'Plan B'

Iran's self-belief has skyrocketed. Before the game against Germany, something changed. Iran woke up. In the next two games, Iran established themselves as a complete team. They are fast and incisive in attack and solid at the back

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Iran have scored 10 goals in three games, but it's their defence that will take them far

Much praise has been heaped on Iran's creative midfielders and forwards. They have been mercurial up front, but that has only been possible because of their steely defence.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Iran trounce Costa Rica to top Group C after three consecutive wins

While Iran, who topped this group, stay in Goa and will play against one of the third best teams from either Group A, B or F on 17 October.