'Football gods bless those who score' - Iran coach Carlos Queiroz
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said his team deserved at least a draw against the United States after their 1-0 defeat on Tuesday was enough to end the side's dreams at the World Cup.
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Analysis:Captain America Pulisic puts body on the line to punish cautious Iran
DOHA : Christian Pulisic has had a season to forget for Chelsea but in the blue shirt of his beloved United States he scored the goal that gave them their first win at the 2022 World Cup and a spot in the last-16 at the expense of political rivals Iran.
FIFA World Cup: Christian Pulisic sends fired-up USA to last 16 in simmering contest with Iran
Pulisic's 38th minute goal proved enough for the Americans to advance at the expense of their geopolitical rivals. Sergino Dest headed the ball into the path of the sprinting Pulisic, who swept it into the net to momentarily silence the raucous Iranian supporters in front of him but he crashed into the outstretched Alireza Beiranvand in the process.
Iran fall to narrow defeat by United States, eliminated from World Cup
DOHA: There always is a tipping point.
Pulisic sinks Iran as US advance in World Cup duel
USA’s forward #10 Christian Pulisic scores his team’s first goal past Iran’s goalkeeper #01 Alireza Beiranvand during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between Iran and USA at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on November 29, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
US beat Iran 1-0 to reach World Cup last 16
DOHA: The USA beat Iran 1-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday thanks to a 38th minute goal from Christian Pulisic. The Americans will face Group A winners the Netherlands in the knockout phase.
Pulisic gives United States 1-0 halftime lead over Iran
DOHA : Christian Pulisic gave the United States a 1-0 halftime lead over Iran in their final World Cup Group B match on Tuesday to give the Americans the upper hand and one foot in the knockout stages.
Sargent replaces Wright for US, Iran's Beiranvand back in goal
DOHA : U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter recalled Josh Sargent to his starting lineup for Tuesday's Group B showdown against Iran, who were boosted by the return of first-choice goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand after his recovery from concussion.