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 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.
England could draw Scotland in a two-leg play-off to decide who progresses to next summer's finals after the Scots secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Austria Under-21s at Aberdeen.