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Lebanon U23 pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Iran U23 in a 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup group stage match on January 13th. This result was a major upset and one of the surprises of the tournament's group phase. Lebanon, defending deep and looking to counter, scored a decisive goal against the run of play in the second half. Iran, considered one of the stronger sides in the group, dominated possession but lacked a cutting edge in the final third, failing to break down a resilient Lebanese defense. The final whistle confirmed a historic win for Lebanon U23, massively boosting their chances of an unlikely progression to the knockout rounds. For Iran, the defeat was a devastating setback that left their tournament hopes hanging by a thread.