Daei has featured in Iran's most memorable matches - notably helping the country qualify for the 1998 World Cup on away goals after a 2-2 draw in a play-off against Australia.
The doomsday scenario for Italy coming in was that Croatia and Spain might play to a 2-2 gentlemen's draw, virtually assuring that each of them would go through.
The home team will face Costa Rica who had to settle for the play-off spot after a 2-2 draw with the already-qualified United States having taken an early two-goal lead.
And Capello mentioned Hargreaves as a serious candidate to play following his side's disappointing 2-2 draw with Czech Republic at Wembley earlier this month.
Through its growing fanbase and high skillcap, PlanetSide 2 is starting to draw attention as an eSport, where gamers watch and play the game competitively.
The Republic of Ireland lost out on a place in South Africa when former Arsenal striker Henry handled the ball in the build-up to the decisive extra-time goal which earned France a 1-1 draw on the night and an aggregate 2-1 win in last year's play-offs.
The Stones currently play home games in Ashford, but after taking charge of his first match, a 2-2 draw with Hendon, Ford said they have great potential.