The FIFA World Cup 2022 continued on Tuesday with Group B taking center stage. The United States (1-2-0) held on to beat Iran (1-0-2) 1-0 at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. The United States will face the Netherlands in the round of 16; Iran was eliminated with the result.
Preview of Iran vs. the United States: Expectations for the USMNT | world cup tonight
Mo Edu, Clint Dempsey and Chad Ochocinco preview the game between the United States and Iran and share their expectations for the USMNT.
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Iran vs USA
1′ – And here we go!
The ball rolls to the Al Thumama stadium.
2′ – Pulisic runs to the defense of Iran
If there was any doubt that the United States 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 to capitalize
Yunus Musahwho turned 20 on Tuesday, tried to score a World Cup for the United States
10′ – Pulisic tests the goalkeeper
The young American put his head on the ball but the Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand had no problem controlling it.
19′ – Ream is under control
With Iran pressing, Tim Rame stepped up and took the ball out of a dangerous position.
27 ‘ – Weah rushes to the occasion
Tim Wea looked great in front of goal but didn’t wait for him to settle. It could very well have been the first for the Americans.
32′ – Yeah again!
The Americans’ group stage opener is pressing for his second of the tournament.
37′ – PULISIC SCORES!
Captain America puts the United States first! It’s USA 1, Iran 0.
American Christian Pulisic scores a goal against Iran in 38′ | 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 rid of
Pulisic needed a minute to collect himself after colliding with Beiranvand.
45′ – Weah is waived
Weah nearly made it two but the linesman called his goal offside.
Half: USA 1, Iran 0
The United States dominated possession in the first half, winning the possession battle 61% to 39%. He also beat Iran 9-0 in the first 45 minutes.
46′ – Pulisic replaces Aaronson
Pulisic finished the first half, but he couldn’t continue for the second half. Aaronson will play left wing in his place.
47′ – Forced save by Sargent
Josh Sargent opened the second half for USA with a shot on target. The United States clearly doesn’t plan to play conservatively, even with the precious lead.
78′ – The United States hold on
Iran put the pressure on in the second half, but the United States maintained their one-goal lead.
80′ – The USA go on the defensive
Gregg Berhalter replaced two defenders – Walker Zimmermann and Shaq Moore – in an effort to retain the lead.
81 ‘ – Iran pass almost equal
Matt Turner had to get up to make this stop.
90+9′ – THE USA HAS PASSED
Come on, come on, United States!
PRE-MATCH
USA need a win to qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament – anything less would result in their elimination. Meanwhile, Iran only needs equality and England to beat Wales to secure their place in the next round.
If USA continue, their Group A opponent will come from one of the first two matches. Here’s who it could be.
Clint Dempsey wants to see it all on the pitch
Take it from a man who knows.
‘World Cup Now’ squad feel confident
So confident, in fact, that they discuss potential opponents.
The United States is ‘locked down’
Happy Birthday Musa!
Will it be special for the young American? He played a great game against EnglandI’m just saying…
love for the captain
Let’s hear from Captain Tyler Adams.
Sargent and Carter-Vickers for Wright and Zimmerman
Josh Sargent is back in Gregg Berhalter’s first XI after starting on the bench against Englandand Cameron Carter Vickers gets the green light to go Walker Zimmermannwho started at centre-back in USA’s first two group stage matches.
The USMNT’s new battle cry?
Thanks to “I believe we’re going to win” has long been the chant of American football fans, “It’s called football” gained popularity ahead of the Americans’ game against England and remained relevant.
[Related: Hey Yank! It’s football, not soccer. Or is it?]
The boys are ready
It’s almost that time.
An away game for the United States?
Nope gio reyna?
Gio Reyna has started on the bench again for Gregg Berhalter’s side.
[Related: A lingering question as USA takes on Iran: What’s up with Gio Reyna?]
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