Iran and Morocco have departed the World Cup to a chorus of praise after they produced thrilling performances to take heavyweights Portugal and Spain to the wire in the final round of Group B games.

Both Iran and Morocco teams played a full part in a sensational climax to Group B before settling for draws in their respective games against Portugal and Spain. 

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Morocco already knew their they were eliminated going into their final game against Spain in Kaliningrad, but that did not stop them from producing a thrilling display that saw them set for victory until Iago Aspas scored an injury time equalizer.

The plaudits poured in for a team that departed Russia with 1 point from three games but with praise ringing in their ears for a brave display of attacking verve.

Iran faced Portugal in Saransk and ran Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. mightily close after coming from  behind to equalize and almost snatching a dramatic win that would have seen them qualify for the last 16, before ultimately having to settle for 1-1.

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Iranians and fans of the team showed their pride on social media after the game.