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USA and Iran will play their third match of the tournament on 29th November at the Al Thumama Stadium, Al Thumama in their final 2022 FIFA World Cup Group B game on Tuesday at 2pm ET.
Only one of the two nations can reach the Round of 16.The youthful Americans have put up valiant efforts in their first two games, against Wales and England.
But both ended in draws, so a victory Tuesday is a must for the USMNT to advance. Iran, appearing in their sixth World Cup and are looking to advance for the first time,
Iran can secure their place in the last 16 with a draw, but the USA – who drew their first two matches – need to win.
Tuesday’s meeting between Iran and the USA is ‘most politically charged game in World Cup history’
Preview :
In Group B, Iran are at the second position with three points while the USA are at the third position with two points.
Iran keep their hopes alive after a thrilling victory over Wales with a 2-0 win, both goals coming in stoppage time.
This was after their humbling defeat by 6-2 at the hands of England. while, Iran moved up to second in the group after their win over Wales.
On the other hand, The USA have settled for a draw in each of their first two matches. The USA must win to advance to the Round of 16.
“Make no mistake about it, this is a knockout game for both teams, so it’s going to be a high-level intensity,” head coach Gregg Berhalter said.
“I love what Iran’s done so far, especially the last game. A lot of commitment, really good counterattacking, and we expect it to be a hotly contested game.”
The USA have now failed to win their previous five matches in all tournaments — claiming four draws and losing once. They were looking end the dry run with todays match.
Head to Head :
Iran and the USA have faced off each other twice before today’s match, with The USA failed to won any of their previous games.
There first game was at the FIFA World Cup 1998 group stage, where Iran win by 2-1 and last game before today’s match was in 2000 which resulted in a 1-1 tie.
Key players to watch :
USA : Christian Pulisic
Iran : Sardar Azmoun, Ramin Rezaeian
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Possible line-up :
Iran lineup:
H Hosseini; Rezaeian, M Hosseini, Pouraliganji, Mohammadi; Ali Gholizadeh, Nourollahi, Ezatolahi, Hajsafi; Taremi, Azmoun
USA lineup:
Turner; Dest, Zimmerman, Ream, Robinson; Adams, Musah, McKennie; Pulisic, Weah, Wright
Predictions :
With back to back incredible performance against Wales and England, The USA will head into Tuesday match with a firm belief that to beat Iran and qualify to the next round.
USA will win 2-1 against Iran
Bet : The United States will know they must win to advance, and bookmakers know that too,. As per Bookmakers ;
Odds via BetMGM (USA), Sports Interaction (Canada),
USA win : +290 (BetMGM), 3.77 (Sports Interaction)
Draw : +230 (BetMGM), 3.41 (Sports Interaction)
Iran win : +100 (BetMGM), 1.91 (Sports Interaction)
Date, Time & Venue :
Date: Tuesday, November 29
Kickoff Time: 2:00pm ET / 7:00 pm GMT
Location: Al Thumama Stadium
Live Streaming :
2pm ET on Fox for English, Telemundo for Spanish, FUBO Tv, fox sports app, FS1 and Telemundo
Live stream: FUBO TV (Try for free)