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Iran looks to break through at World Cup despite tensions with US
Key takeaways
- The team surprised many football fans when it earned two draws in recent days against New Zealand and heavy favorite Belgium during group stage action.
- The Iranians will face off against Egypt on Friday night, likely needing only a tie to punch their ticket to the knockout round of 32.
- It all comes against a backdrop of continued political tensions with the United States, which is hosting the World Cup — and a nation it has been at war with this year.
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The team surprised many football fans when it earned two draws in recent days against New Zealand and heavy favorite Belgium during group stage action.
The Iranians will face off against Egypt on Friday night, likely needing only a tie to punch their ticket to the knockout round of 32.
It all comes against a backdrop of continued political tensions with the United States, which is hosting the World Cup — and a nation it has been at war with this year.
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