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The Leeds United midfielder was put under the microscope by an Iranian journalist

There were tentative intimations in the build-up to this World Cup that in a derby-laden Group B, Iran versus the USA might not be quite the grudge match it once was.

The Leeds United midfielder has a growing stature off the field

Iran and the United States are set for a fiery World Cup encounter on Tuesday after journalists quizzed Gregg Berhalter and Tyler Adams on a range of geopolitical issues

The U.S. has to beat Iran to advance, while Iran only has to tie. The match comes after controversy over flags, Iran's national anthem, and ongoing protests in Iran.

The USA coach was forced to field questions on US immigration policy and inflation as well as his team’s crucial final group match

Adams was asked about discrimination against Black people in the United States: “As long as you see progress, that’s the most important thing.”

Day nine of the Qatar World Cup saw a furious coach get red carded for an "early" final whistle, a controversial goal for Portugal that stopped Cristiano Ronaldo from matching a record, more tension ahead of the Iran - USA group game and a Cameroon scorer invent a new "scoop"…

There was little question, from the moment the United States and Iran were drawn into the same World Cup group, that their Tuesday match would be politically charged.

Tense confrontation came after US Soccer officials removed Islamic Republic emblem from the Iranian flag

The U.S. knows it’s into the knockout stage with a win, but its prep has been derailed by a social media controversy and press conference that veered into the surreal.