Three-time champions Iran face Syria in Qatar with a quarter-final against Bahrain or pre-tournament favourites Japan up for grabs. Along with holders Qatar, Iran are the only team left in the competition who went through the group stage with a 100 percent record. "We know the importance of this tournament for the people of Iran and for ourselves," Feyenoord's Jahanbakhsh said.
"We are doing our best to follow our dreams." Syria are in the knockout rounds for the first time and Iran are clear favourites, but Jahanbakhsh warned: "It's going to be very difficult, they are very physical. "They only conceded one goal in the group phase and are very good defensively. "It is all about details," the 30-year-old former Brighton player, who captained Iran in their 1-0 group-stage win over Hong Kong, added.