Since 1966, England is eagerly waiting to take World Cup Trophy with them but this time they will put their each and every possible effort to put this wait to an end when they will encounter Iran in their first match on November 21st at 8:00 am (ET). Match will be played at Khalifa International Stadium.
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Preview:
Although the Euro 2020 finalists England are expected to go deep in the tournament their form leading into the World Cup has been poor. Bad form worries England as they have a losing streak in the last 5 matches. The team also suffered the embarrassment of getting relegated into the second tier of the UEFA Nations League after a 0-1 loss at the hands of Italy in September. England has scored only 4 goals in their previous 5 matches.
Iran is the 20th-ranked team in FIFA’s men’s rankings. Though they are making their third successive appearance in the FIFA World Cup, the team has failed to go beyond the group stages last two times. But overall, they have ability to make their opponents nervous.
Iran’s aim will be high this time and this can upset other teams of Group B. Coach Carlos Queiroz would be eyeing to progress into the round of 16 this year. Underestimating Iran Could be a mistake as their form tells a different story, The team has lost just 3 matches in their last 22 contests. Iran were also their group winner during the qualifying campaign for the Qatar World Cup.
England’s shaky defense will be tested by Iran. Although England are expected to come out as the winners of this contesta point for Iran from this match will spice things up in Group B.
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England vs Iran Prediction:
The Three Lions are heavy favorites to get away with the win, as they have more quality in every line, but not always the better team comes out on top, and that has been proven many times in previous World Cup editions. England’s shaky defense will be tested by Iran. Although England are expected to come out as the winners of this contest point for Iran from this match will spice things up in Group B.
Starting XI of England and Iran:
England’s possible starting XI
Formation (3-4-3)
Pickford, Maguire, Dier, Stones, Shaw, Rice, Bellingham, Tripper, Sterling, Kane, Saka
Iran’s possible starting XI
Formation (4-5-1)
Beyranvand, Moharrami, Pouraliganji, Hosseini, Mohammadi, Jahanbakhsh, Noorollahi, Ezatolahi, Hajisafi, Amiri, Taremi
