The United States had to win and they did.
The challenge played in "Al Thumama" was decided by the goal of Christian Pulisic in the 38th minute. The Chelsea player used an assist from Sergino Dest and scored the qualification goal for his team, which in the round of 1/8 will challenge Louis Van Gaal's Netherlands.
Pulisic was injured at the time of the goal and was forced to sit off the field in the second half. The USA dominated the first 45 minutes and in the extra minutes also scored through Timothy Weah. The Lille striker scored a beautiful goal, but the VAR disallowed it for a millimeter irregular position. The USA defended and managed the second half of the match well, despite the insistence of Iran's players, but the equalizer did not come and in the end there were American celebrations and Iranian tears.
The match between the national teams of the United States and Iran this afternoon in the Championship in Qatar was received with interest not only as a sporting event, but also in the context of relations between the two countries. The US and the Islamic republic have severed diplomatic relations since 1980 after the Islamic Revolution and currently the situation between them is tense. When the teams faced each other at the 1998 World Cup, the match, which was won by Iran, was considered one of the most politically charged in World Cup history.
England eliminates Wales, will face Senegal in the 1/8
One minute to close accounts. England eliminated Wales early in the second half with a fiery start. In the 50th minute, Rashford scores the first goal. A minute later, Foden scores the second after an assist from Kane. Then Rashford scored again in the 68th minute, securing passage to the 1/8 stage of the World Cup, where he will face the reigning champion of Africa, Senegal.
England thus closes the group stage as the leader with 7 points accumulated in three games, 9 goals scored and only two conceded, while in the next round they will face Senegal, which was ranked second in group A.