Iran vs United States, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE
Overview
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Iran vs United States — Worldcup at Al Thumama Stadium.
- Iran 3 games · 3 pts (2026/26)
- United States 3 games · 6 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)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | Canada | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | Qatar | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | Brazil | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | Morocco | 3 | 7 |
| 11 | Scotland | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Haiti | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | United States | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | Australia | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | Paraguay | 3 | 4 |
| 16 | Turkey | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | Germany | 3 | 6 |
| 18 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 6 |
| 19 | Ecuador | 3 | 4 |
| 20 | Curacao | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | Netherlands | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | Japan | 3 | 5 |
| 23 | Sweden | 3 | 4 |
| 24 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | Belgium | 3 | 5 |
| 26 | Egypt | 3 | 5 |
| 27 | Iran | 3 | 3 |
| 28 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 |
| 29 | Spain | 3 | 7 |
| 30 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 3 |
| 31 | Uruguay | 3 | 2 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 |
| 33 | France | 3 | 9 |
| 34 | Norway | 3 | 6 |
| 35 | Senegal | 3 | 3 |
| 36 | Iraq | 3 | 0 |
| 37 | Argentina | 3 | 9 |
| 38 | Austria | 3 | 4 |
| 39 | Algeria | 3 | 4 |
| 40 | Jordan | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | Colombia | 3 | 7 |
| 42 | Portugal | 3 | 5 |
| 43 | Congo DR | 3 | 4 |
| 44 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 |
| 45 | England | 3 | 7 |
| 46 | Croatia | 3 | 6 |
| 47 | Ghana | 3 | 4 |
| 48 | Panama | 3 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
Season Stats
| Iran | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | Position | #13 |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 3 | Played | 3 |
| 0 / 3 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 1 |
| 3 | Scored | 8 |
| 3 | Conceded | 4 |
| +0 | GD | +4 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Iran this season
Iran this season
60%
Clean Sheets
United States this season
United States this season
Iran are 27th (3 pts). United States are 13th (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Iran
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
United States
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Iran
| Ramin Rezaeian | 2 G | 1 A |
United States
| Folarin Balogun | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Iran and United States has kicked off!
- 5' 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.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kellyn Acosta made 283 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' United States are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Al Thumama Stadium. United States seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 38' Goal! Christian Pulisic scores his 69 goal in 527 matches.
- 39' GOAL! Christian Pulisic scores on 39. Assisted by Sergino Dest
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tyler Adams on 43.
- 45' Milad Mohammadi makes way for Ali Karimi at the 45 minute mark. A tactical switch from Iran.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Saman Ghoddoos. He replaces Sardar Azmoun on 46 minute.
- 51' United States 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.
- 56' The 31-year-old Sardar Azmoun has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 65' United States manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kellyn Acosta is hanging Weston McKennie on the field on 65 minute.
- 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Iran in their trying to find a way past United States's compact .
- 71' Another substitution for Iran to replace Ahmad Nourollahi by Mehdi Torabi on 71 minute.
- 76' Haji Wright has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 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' The referee has no hesitation. Majid Hosseini is booked for Iran — Yellow card on 77.
- 78' A tactical swap from United States — Haji Wright on, Josh Sargent off on 78 minutes.
- 79' Iran manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Karim Ansarifard is hanging Ali Gholizadeh on the field on 79 minute.
- 82' United States ring the changes. Sergino Dest has done his job and it is now time for Walker Zimmerman to step up.
- 83' Hossein Kanaani picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' The referee shows Iran player a Yellow card on 84.
- 89' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Abolfazl Jalali argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- United States celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Iran Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 23
- 19
- 8
-
5
Milad Mohammadi ↓ Ali Karimi 45'
- 17
-
21
Ahmad Nourollahi ↓ Mehdi Torabi 71'
- 6
-
20
Sardar Azmoun ↓ Saman Ghoddoos 46'
- 9
- 3
Bench
- 12
- 22
- 24
- 15
-
25
Abolfazl Jalali ↑ 71'
- 13
- 4
- 2
- 11
-
14
Saman Ghoddoos ↑ 46'
-
18
Ali Karimi ↑ 45'
-
16
Mehdi Torabi ↑ 71'
-
10
Karim Ansarifard ↑ 77'
Coach
Carlos Queiroz
United States Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 13
- 5
-
21
Tim Weah ↓ Shaq Moore 82'
- 10
-
8
Weston McKennie ↓ Kellyn Acosta 65'
- 1
- 4
-
24
Josh Sargent ↓ Haji Wright 77'
-
2
Sergino Dest ↓ Walker Zimmerman 82'
- 6
Bench
- 12
- 22
- 14
-
19
Haji Wright ↑ 77'
-
18
Shaq Moore ↑ 82'
- 9
- 15
-
3
Walker Zimmerman ↑ 82'
- 17
- 16
-
23
Kellyn Acosta ↑ 65'
- 25
- 26
-
11
Brenden Aaronson ↑ 46'
- 7
Coach
Gregg Berhalter
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.56
Iran xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
United States xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: United States win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.86
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Iran or Draw
52%
Draw or United States
80%
Iran or United States
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: United States win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
17.9%
0 – 2
12.6%
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 3
5.4%
1 – 3
3.3%
2 – 1
3%
2 – 0
2.2%
2 – 2
2.2%
0 – 4
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Iran
| Handicap | Iran covers | Push | United States covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 11% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 28% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Iran keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
United States keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.