Iran suffered setback to its FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 campaign following a loss on Tuesday.

Iran were beaten 2-1 by England in a rain-soaked pitch in Jakarta.

England 2-1 IR Iran
Iran, who had stunned defending champions Brazil 3-2 in their opening Group C match, got off to a dream start against England with Abdolfazl Zamani Ahmadaba putting them ahead in the 31st minute. 

It was a lead they defended till the 63rd minute, with Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny drawing England level. 

England, who defeated New Caledonia 10-0 on Saturday, stole the points in the 90th minute through Joel Tshisanga Ndala’s winner. The goal was conceded by yet another Iranian defensive blunder as goalkeeper Arsha Shakouri did very well to intercept a ball intended to Ndala, however Shakouri failed to hold the ball and as it slipped out of his hands to fall kindly for the English winger who scored from an acute angle into the empty net.

In the other Group C tie, Brazil defeated New Caledonia – who will face Iran on Friday – 9-0. 
Iran is well placed to qualify on Friday when it meets the punching bag of the group, New Caledonia, A win will out it on 6 points. Brazil vs England will determine the group leader, however even if Iran is placed third on goal difference, assuming Brazil beats England, there is a great chance that it will make the round of 16 as the best third place teams.