JUST IN: U.S. defeats Iran and moves onto World Cup round of 16
time the U.S. has reached the knockout round.The U.S. needed a victory against Iran to move onto the next tournament stage after drawing Wales and England in their previous matches.Iran and the U.S. were swept up in controversy ahead of the game after the U.S. Soccer Federation
the Iranian flag in a social media post. Iran then called on the U.S. to be kicked out of the tournament.
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