Iran fans at the World Cup - in pictures

  • Iranian football fans enjoy the build-up to the World Cup match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Monday. AP
    Iranian football fans enjoy the build-up to the World Cup match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Monday. AP
  • Some Iran fans indulged in pre-match face-painting. AP
    Some Iran fans indulged in pre-match face-painting. AP
  • These Iranian fans spell it out before the match against England. AP
    These Iranian fans spell it out before the match against England. AP
  • An Iran fan looking pensive before kick-off. PA
    An Iran fan looking pensive before kick-off. PA
  • This Iran supporter sports his country's colours in the build-up to the World Cup match against England at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Monday. AFP
    This Iran supporter sports his country's colours in the build-up to the World Cup match against England at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Monday. AFP
  • A fan holds Iran's national flag and cheers before the game against England in Doha on Monday. AP
    A fan holds Iran's national flag and cheers before the game against England in Doha on Monday. AP
  • Fans enjoying the atmosphere in the stadium. AP
    Fans enjoying the atmosphere in the stadium. AP
  • Iran fans spread a message on the world stage as the excitement builds. Getty
    Iran fans spread a message on the world stage as the excitement builds. Getty