You do not need to know much about global geopolitics, or football, to know that today’s World Cup meeting between Iran and the USA is a big deal.
On the pitch, it is a mouthwatering Group B showdown that pits two teams who have both at times looked very good and very bad against each other.
To qualify for the last-16, the United States must win while a draw should be enough for Iran depending on Wales’ clash with England at the same time.
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Before the game, Iran’s state media even called for the US to be kicked out of the World Cup after posting a version of their national flag without the Islamic Republic’s symbol - to show “support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights”.
Even without the permutations, a first meeting in 22 years between two countries never found wanting for headlines promises to be a momentous World Cup occasion.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Iran vs USA is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
The match will take place at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar.
Where to watch Iran vs USA
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on BBC Two, with coverage beginning at 6.45pm.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the game live online via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Iran vs USA confirmed team news
Iran: Beiranvand, Rezaeian, Majid Hosseini, Pouraliganji, Mohammadi, Noorollahi, Ezatolahi, Hajsafi, Gholizadeh, Azmoun, Taremi
Subs: Moharrami, Khalilzadeh, Ansarifard, Amiri, Niazmand, Kanaani, Ghoddos, Cheshmi, Torabi, Karimi, Abedzadeh, Hossein Hosseini, Jalali
USA: Turner, Dest, Carter-Vickers, Ream, Robinson, McKennie, Adams, Musah, Weah, Sargent, Pulisic
Subs: Zimmerman, Reyna, Ferreira, Aaronson, Horvath, de la Torre, Long, Morris, Roldan, Moore, Wright, Yedlin, Acosta, Johnson, Scally
Iran vs USA prediction
A confidence-boosting point against England will help elevate the US, who are the favourites despite Iran’s stirring performance against Wales.
This one could be a true World Cup classic.
USA to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Iran famously beat the United States 2-1 at the 1998 World Cup.
Iran wins: 1
Draws: 1
USA wins: 0
Iran vs USA match odds
Iran: 3/1
Draw: 12/5
USA: 19/20
