2022 World Cup group stage B last round of the two games were held at the same time, and the focus was naturally Wales VS England. One is to watch the stars and the other is to watch the suspense. Iran vs. the United States does not seem to be very interesting, but for senior fans, it is the most interesting.
No need to elaborate on the grudges between the two families.
As the top football power in Asia, Iran is not as strong as South Korea, nor is it a regular visitor to the World Cup like South Korea and Japan, and it is even more unpredictable. He has been shortlisted for the World Cup five times and has never qualified in the group.
American football has a long history and tradition. They won the third place in the first World Cup in 1930, but they fell silent for a long time afterwards. From World Cup in 1954 to 1986 World Cup, the United States was eliminated in the group for 9 consecutive World Cups.
In the 1990 World Cup, the United States returned to the World Cup after 40 years, but like 40 years ago, it was eliminated in the group stage. From the 1990 World Cup to the 2014 World Cup, the United States has been shortlisted for the main tournament for seven consecutive World Cups, but its best result is the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup.
The grievances between Iran and the United States can be traced back to the 1998 World Cup, when the United States, Iran, Germany and Yugoslavia were in the same group. The Iranian group was third and the United States were both eliminated at the bottom of the group. But for Iran, they defeated the "dead enemy" the United States 2:1, happier than qualifying or even winning the championship.
24 After the two families meet again in the World Cup group stage. What will happen?
Let’s first look at the starters of both sides.
Iran starts 4411, Azmon broke through the front line, Taremi dragged behind, midfielders Safi, Nororahi, Afag, Golizadeh, four defenders Muhammadi, Praliganji , Houseni, Rezaiian, goalkeeper Belanwande. The total value of the eleven starters is 44.35 million euros.
US starts 433, Salgent, Pulisic , and Weiah Jr. form the trident of the forward line, midfielder McKenny, Adams, Moussa, four defenders Robinson, Reim, Catwicks, Dester, goalkeeper Matt Turner. The total value of the eleven starters is 160 million euros. After the start of the game, the United States had a clear advantage on the field, proving that it was not accidental to draw with Wales and England in succession. Iran lost 2:6 to England, and at the last moment of the Welsh goalkeeper was sent off to win, proving that its strength is indeed not good.
In the 38th minute, McKennie passed the ball to the right side of the penalty area, Dester plugged the ball in front, and Pulisic shot in the goal, and the ball entered! With this goal, the United States defeated Iran 1-0 and advanced to the semi-finals of the group.
The last time the United States entered the World Cup quarterfinals was in the 2014 World Cup. In the 2018 World Cup, the United States was eliminated in the qualifiers, just like Italy.
1/8 finals, the United States' opponent will be the first in Group A , Netherlands . With the strength of the United States, you can go home after this game.
