US defeats Iran in politically charged World Cup match

US soccer defeats Iran in World Cup amid political controversy

While Team USA secured the victory over Iran, political tensions between U.S. and Iran took place off the field.

US defeat Iran in politically charged World Cup showdown

The United States triumphed on the pitch over longtime adversary Iran on Tuesday in a World Cup showdown overshadowed by protests raging in Iran and laced

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

Iran falls to US in World Cup in tense, politically charged match

Iran lost 1-0 in a highly politicized match with clear tensions on the field, dashing their hopes to advance to the Round of 16 for the first time.

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…

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…