US Draw With England Sets Up a Must-Win Game Against Iran
1-1 Tie Keeps Group B Wide Open
Match Highlights
The United States fought to a 1-1 draw with England in a Group B match at the 2022 World Cup on Friday. Neither team found the back of the net, but the Americans led the match in possession and shots. The result leaves both teams with one point after two matches, while Iran and Wales both have three points.
The United States will now need to defeat Iran in their final group match to advance to the knockout round. England, meanwhile, will need only a draw against Wales to finish atop the group.
The match was a tense affair, with both teams having chances to win. England had the better of the first half, but the United States came out strong in the second half and created several dangerous chances. The Americans will be disappointed not to have won the match, but they will take solace in the fact that they played well and held their own against one of the favorites to win the tournament.
The United States will now turn their attention to Iran, who they will face on Tuesday. A win against Iran will see the Americans advance to the knockout round for the first time since 2014.
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