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PODWATCH: Iran tee up Tunisia and Algeria in March friendlies

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Our partners Gol Bezan Podcast are back with a look at Team Melli’s upcoming friendlies against Tunisia on March 23 and Algeria four days later on March 27.

To get an idea of what Carlos Queiroz’s men can expect from their North African opposition, the podcast welcomed African football expert Maher Mezahi to the program.

Listen in as Mezahi explains how Tunisia are (and aren’t) a suitable rehearsal for Group B opponents Morocco, whose manager Herve Renard shares some philosophical similarities with Queiroz, and how Algeria’s possession-heavy play will help Iran prepare for group favorites Spain: