On November 30, the World Cup Group B match’s final round will begin at 3 am (Beijing time) in the Atuma Stadium. Iran and the United States will face off in the match. There is no need to elaborate on the relationship between the two nations, and this game looks to be fascinating.
Watching focus #1: Whoever wins will advance! Iran want to break their streak of five unsuccessful attempts to advance past the knockout stage.
Iran has played in five World Cups and never made it past the group stage (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014 and 2018).
Iran defeated Ireland withe the score of 2-0 in the second round, which improved its chances of making the match bright. Iran, which has a record of 1 win and 1 loss, can advance by defeating the United States in the championship match.
Iran shouldn’t be concerned that England will play the same match again. Iran will be eager to advance to the World Cup’s knockout round for the first time. For the United States, too, a win would guarantee a spot in the group ahead of Iran and Wales.
Watching focus #2: Following the flag tampering incident, Iran is looking forward to responding to US provocations on the field of football.
Before, the Iranian side protested and expressed strong displeasure over the U.S. Soccer Federation’s official account’s deliberate alteration of the Iranian flag and removal of the national emblem. Iran even requested that FIFA suspend the United States from the World Cup for ten games. Even though FIFA is probably going to minimize the problem, tensions have risen. In the upcoming direct negotiations, Iran may decide to personally respond to provocations made by its rivals.
Watching focus # 3: After 24 years, Iran lets USA hate Group stage again?
In France for the 1998 World Cup, Iran and the United States faced off. In that game, Iran defeated the United States with the score of 2-1. Iran give the third time in a row in the group stage to the United States, despite the fact that Iran did not qualify for the next group itself. The Persians naturally hope to give the Americans another chance to qualify for the World Cup this time, with both teams still having a chance to advance to the group stage.
Pre-match sound
Carlos Queiroz (Iran coach) : The Americans are the most reliable team in the group, they are a great team, and I am confident that our players will give it their all against them. I am aware of how crucial this match is, and we want to go down in history. The players are all prepared, but we need to take action if we want to change history.
Berkhart (US coach) : The game will be intense because it is a knockout for both teams, and I like what Iran has done thus far, particularly in their most recent match when they excelled on the counter-attack.
Key players
Azmoun (Iran): Despite the fact that “Iran’s Messi” is still without a goal in this World Cup, his return to the starting lineup against Wales sparked the offense once more. Azmoun is eager to score goals against the United States in order to gain personal glory.
Pulisic (USA): In the opening match of the group stage, Pulisic helped Weah break the tie. Pulisic is repeatedly made to look like a threat for the upcoming match against England. The 10 core creative player is still necessary for the United States to win in the final round.