Geopolitical foes Iran and U.S. to clash again at World Cup
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Geopolitical foes Iran and US to clash again at World Cup
WASHINGTON : After more than 40 years of sour relations and months of struggle to restore a nuclear deal, the United States and Iran are now set to meet on the soccer field at this year's World Cup, having landed together in Group B in Friday's draw.
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