Iran emerged victorious at the Cerebral Palsy World Cup, defeating defending champions Ukraine in the final, while England secured a fifth-place finish in the tournament. To secure their fifth position, the Para Lions, representing England, prevailed over Argentina in a penalty shootout after their play-off match for fifth and sixth place, held in Salou, Spain, concluded in a goalless draw. Iran achieved a decisive 3-0 victory against Ukraine, thereby avenging their loss in the 2022 final and claiming their inaugural World Cup title. The team had previously been runners-up on four occasions. Ukraine’s defeat meant they forfeited the opportunity to win the competition for a fourth time. Meanwhile, the Netherlands secured the bronze medal by achieving their first win against Brazil since 1992. Cerebral Palsy (CP) football features seven players per team and utilizes smaller goals. Participants are categorized according to their disabilities into FT1, FT2, and FT3, with FT3 players experiencing the least physical impact.

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