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Iran's most famous World Cup moment is their politically charged 2–1 victory over the USA in 1998. What was the political backdrop?
Two nations competing for the first time since the 1979 Iranian Revolution
A sanctions dispute was ongoing between the two nations
Iran's government had threatened to boycott the match
The USA had withdrawn Iran's diplomatic recognition
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