Six months into his tenure, Carlos Queiroz has Iran well positioned in their push for Brazil 2014 with the former Real Madrid and Portugal coach telling FIFA.com about the team's growth and his ambitions on the world stage.

"We’re not favourites: Russia have a lot of talented individuals and Israel have proven they are very dangerous opponents for any team,” Portugal coach Paulo Bento.

Group F features a couple of heavyweights in the form of Portugal and Russia who will both see themselves as destined for top spot, but the likes of Israel and Northern Ireland will look to rock the boat.

Portugal legend Eusebio tells FIFA.com why, in spite of their exit, Carlos Queiroz’s men can be proud of their campaign, and his optimism for the future of the national team.

Portugal legend Eusebio tells FIFA.com why, in spite of their exit, Carlos Queiroz’s men can be proud of their campaign, and his optimism for the future of the national team.