The USA know they must beat Iran tonight if they are to reach the last-16 of the World Cup. Draws against Wales and England have left Gregg Berhalter and his side in control of their own fate, but they have to now find their first win of the tournament to reach the knockout stages.
As for Iran, a hammering against England in their first match got their World Cup off to a miserable start, but they were much-improved to beat Wales and it leaves them second in Group B heading into the final set of matches. A draw would see them through to the last-16 as long as Wales do not beat England.
Tensions have been high ahead of the match, with Iranian state media caling for their opponents to be removed from the tournament after a version of their national flag without the Islamic Republic’s symbol was posted by US Soccer in a display of support to demonstrators in Iran. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!
Iran vs USA latest news
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Kick-off: 7pm GMT, Al Thumama Stadium
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How to watch: BBC Two
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Iran team news: Jahanbakhsh suspended
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USA team news: Reyna in contention
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Evening Standard prediction
Iran – United States
Where to watch
16:37 , Alex Young
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on BBC Two, with coverage beginning at 6.45pm.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the game live online via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.
Welcome
16:32 , Alex Young
Hello and welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE coverage of the World…
