Iran vs United States, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE
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Iran vs United States — Worldcup at Al Thumama Stadium.
- Iran 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- United States 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Juan Martinez
- Referee Ricardo de Burgos
- Referee Antonio Mateu
- Referee Pau Cebrian
- Referee Roberto Diaz
- Referee Kevin Ortega (Peru)
Head-to-Head
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Key Stats
0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)0% Over 2.5 Goals
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Match Events
- 0' The game is set. United States kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. United States is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' United States is showing some good football. However, United States are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. United States needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' It looks surprising United States does not make any changes. Milad Mohammadi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Iran that had 7 games and scored 6 goals.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 38' What a strike from Christian Pulisic! The score is 0-1.
- 39' What a strike from Christian Pulisic! The score is 0-2.
- 43' Tyler Adams is having his name booked by the referee on 43.
- 45' Another change for Iran made on 45 minute. Milad Mohammadi leaves to be changed by Ali Karimi.
- 46' Iran manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Saman Ghoddoos is hanging Sardar Azmoun on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Brenden Aaronson suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 61' Iran seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 65' Kellyn Acosta is replacing Weston McKennie for the United States side.
- 70' Matt Turner needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 71' It is a substitution in Iran team. Ahmad Nourollahi is replaced by Mehdi Torabi on 71 minute.
- 76' The travelling United States supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 77' United States manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Haji Wright is hanging Josh Sargent on the field on 77 minute.
- 77' Iran player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 78' Time for substitution for United States. Josh Sargent is replaced by Haji Wright.
- 79' Iran manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Karim Ansarifard is hanging Ali Gholizadeh on the field on 79 minute.
- 82' It is a substitution in United States team. Sergino Dest is replaced by Walker Zimmerman on 82 minute.
- 83' Hossein Kanaani is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Hossein Kanaani.
- 89' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ahmad Nourollahi, as he is very good at scoring at Al Thumama Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Abolfazl Jalali. He receives a Yellow card.
- The final score is 0-1.
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Iran
Starting XI- 1
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Milad Mohammadi ↓ Ali Karimi 45'
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Ahmad Nourollahi ↓ Mehdi Torabi 71'
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Sardar Azmoun ↓ Saman Ghoddoos 46'
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Bench- 12
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Abolfazl Jalali ↑ 71'
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Saman Ghoddoos ↑ 46'
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Ali Karimi ↑ 45'
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Mehdi Torabi ↑ 71'
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Karim Ansarifard ↑ 77'
Coach Carlos QueirozUnited States
Starting XI- 1
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2
Sergino Dest ↓ Walker Zimmerman 82'
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- 13
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Weston McKennie ↓ Kellyn Acosta 65'
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- 10
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21
Tim Weah ↓ Shaq Moore 82'
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24
Josh Sargent ↓ Haji Wright 77'
Bench- 12
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Walker Zimmerman ↑ 82'
- 15
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18
Shaq Moore ↑ 82'
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- 26
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11
Brenden Aaronson ↑ 46'
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Kellyn Acosta ↑ 65'
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Haji Wright ↑ 77'
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