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World Cup live updates: U.S. vs. Iran coverage

World Cup live updates: U.S. vs. Iran coverage

Nov 29, 2022 1 min, 11 secs

player Tyler Adams for mispronouncing the name of America's upcoming soccer opponent and questioned how he could play for Team USA in the context of America's racial divide.

DOHA, Qatar — A top Qatari official involved in the country’s World Cup organization has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament “between 400 and 500," a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by Doha.

Reports from the Supreme Committee dating from 2014 through the end of 2021 only include the number of deaths of workers involved in building and refurbishing the stadiums now hosting the World Cup.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted there are no "geopolitical aspects" to the massive U.S.-Iran soccer match that's likely to determine each side's World Cup fate.

"I’m looking forward to a very competitive match between the United States and Iran.".

The United States must win to advance to the round of 16.

Iranian soccer players appeared to have some sympathy for protesters as the team remained silent while the national anthem was played before its first World Cup match against England last week

Soccer statement

That statement angered Iranian soccer and government officials who demanded that the Americans be thrown out of the tournament

Weeks of anti-government protests across Iran, led by women and students, have stunted public enthusiasm for the national soccer team

The 1998 Team Melli victory over the United States sparked instant joy across Iran as fans flocked to the streets for celebrations

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