The FIFA World Cup 2022 continues Tuesday with Group B taking center stage as the United States (0-2-0) take on Iran (1-0-1) in a win-or-go-home game at Al Thumama from Doha, Qatar and we’ve got you covered with all the action!
Iran vs United States preview: Expectations for the USMNT | World Cup tonight
Mo Edu, Clint Dempsey and Chad Ochocinco preview the match between the United States and Iran and share their expectations for the USMNT.
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Here are the best plays!
Iran vs United States
1′ – And off we go!
The ball is rolling at Al Thumama Stadium.
2′ – Pulisic runs to Iran’s defense
If there was any doubt that the U.S. was going to be aggressive in Monday night’s game, Christian Pulisic sent a message with his first action on the ball.
8′ – Musah tries capital letters
Yunus Musah, who celebrated his 20th birthday on Tuesday, tried to score a World Cup for the USA
10′ – Pulisic tests the goalkeeper
The young American got his head on the ball but Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand had no problem controlling it.
19′ – Ream is under control
With Iran pressing, Tim Ream stepped up and cleared the ball from a dangerous position.
27′ – Weah makes the most of the opportunity
Tim Weah had a great look in front of goal, but he didn’t wait for it to settle. This may have been a first for the Americans.
32′ – Again!
The Americans’ first group stage goalscorer is pushing for his second of the tournament.
37′ – PULISTIC SCORE!
Captain America Puts America Ahead! It’s USA 1, Iran 0.
American Christian Pulisic scores a goal against Iran in the 38th minute FIFA World Cup 2022
Watch American Christian Pulisic score a goal against Iran in the 38th minute of the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
38′ – Pulisic gets away with it
Pulisic needed a minute to calm down after colliding with Beiranvand.
45′ – Weah has given up
Weah about to make it two, but the referee on the sideline has pointed out his goal for offside.
Middle: USA 1, Iran 0
The U.S. dominated possession in the first half, winning the possession battle 61 percent to 39 percent. They also outscored Iran 9-0 in the first 45 minutes.
PREJOY
The U.S. needs a win to advance to the tournament’s knockout stage; anything less would result in removal. Meanwhile, Iran only need a draw and England to beat Wales to secure their place in the next round.
If the USA advances, their Group A opponent will come from one of the first two games. Here’s who it could be.
Clint Dempsey wants to see everything on the field
Take it from a man who knows.
The ‘World Cup Now’ crew feels safe
So confident, in fact, that they’re talking about potential opponents.
The US is “closed”
Happy Birthday, Muse!
Will it be special for the young American? He played a great game against England, he just said…
Love for the captain
Let’s hear it from Captain Tyler Adams.
Sargent and Carter-Vickers replace Wright and Zimmerman
Josh Sargent returns to Gregg Berhalter’s starting XI after starting on the bench against England, and Cameron Carter-Vickers gets the opening win over Walker Zimmerman, who started at centre-back in the first two group stage games for the United States.
The USMNT’s new battle cry?
Through “I think we’ll win” has long been the chant of American soccer fans, “It’s called soccer” gained popularity before the Americans’ game against England and has remained relevant.
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The boys are ready
It’s almost that time.
A match outside the US?
No Gio Reyna?
Gio Reyna again started on the bench for Gregg Berhalter’s side.
[Related: A lingering question as USA takes on Iran: What’s up with Gio Reyna?]
Stay tuned for updates!
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