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US defeats Iran in politically charged World Cup match

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Team USA beat Iran 1-0 in a make-or-break World Cup matchup. Iran called for the U.S. to be banned from this year's World Cup. Tensions even boiled over during a pre-match press conference. Team USA will play the Netherlands in the knockout round on Saturday.

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The Hill

US defeats Iran in politically charged World Cup match

The U.S. men’s soccer team defeated Iran in Tuesday’s World Cup match, winning 1-0 and advancing to the knockout stage of the tournament amid heightened political tensions between the two nations. The U.S. won with a goal from midfielder Christian Pulisic in the 38th minute, allowing the American team to advance. Pulisic reportedly suffered an…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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IBTimes

Soccer-Fans Brace For Politically Charged U.S.-Iran Match At World Cup

Diplomatic foes the United States and Iran face off on the pitch at the World Cup on Tuesday in a match that some Iranians fear may see further run-ins with stadium security or clashes with

1 year ago·United States

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National Post

Soccer-Fans brace for politically charged U.S.-Iran match at World Cup

DOHA, Nov 29 (Reuters) –

1 year ago·Canada

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WION

FIFA World Cup 2022: Politically charged pitch prepared ahead of US-Iran match

There are several intriguing plotlines currently unfolding in the FIFA World Cup. However, none is as tense as the USA-Iran match, scheduled to take place later tonight. The countries severed diplomatic ties nearly 40 years ago, yet the fight on the pitch threatens to spill outside. In the current situation, Qatar finds itself in a quandary. Doha has strong ties with Washington and remains on friendly terms with Tehran as well. It has promised …

1 year ago·Noida, India

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The Epoch Times

WC Soccer—Fans gather for politically charged U.S.—Iran World Cup showdown

DOHA, Qatar—Smiling U.S. and Iranian fans mingled and posed for photos outside a stadium in Doha ahead of a politically charged World Cup match on Tuesday. The atmosphere was generally festive though the political divisions among Iran fans were apparent outside Al Thumama Stadium, as they have been during previous Iran games during the tournament, with pro-government fans confronting those expressing support for the anti-government protests acro…

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Times Live

Fans brace for politically-charged World Cup battle between US and Iran

Diplomatic foes the United States and Iran face off on the pitch at the World Cup on Tuesday in a match that some Iranians fear may see further run-ins with stadium security or clashes with pro-government fans over raging protests back home.

1 year ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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