U.S. beats Iran 1-0 in a must-win World Cup match
The U.S. had to beat Iran to advance in the World Cup. Iran had to just tie in order to move on. The U.S. will go up against the Netherlands in the Round of 16.
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The U.S. meets Iran in a must-win World Cup match
The U.S. met Iran in a must-win match at the men's FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The U.S.-Iran World Cup matchup puts a spotlight on Iran's protest movement
Iran's players have at times appeared to show solidarity with the protests, even as they say their focus is football. Thousands of protesters have been arrested and hundreds killed, rights groups say.
What's at stake as the U.S. faces Iran at the World Cup
The U.S. has to beat Iran to advance, while Iran only has to tie. The match comes after controversy over flags, Iran's national anthem, and ongoing protests in Iran.
Photos: Highlights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup
This year's World Cup has already seen some of the strongest matchups and upsets in the tournament's history.
What fans can expect as the second week of World Cup games kicks off
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with broadcaster Roger Bennett about what fans can expect as the second week of games kicks off at the World Cup.
News brief: China protests, Supreme Court immigration case, U.S.-Iran soccer match
China cracks down on protesters. The Supreme Court will hear arguments over how to enforce immigration laws. And, team USA and Iran battle before their World Cup match.
A skunk is spotted in the stands during the Browns-Buccaneers game
It's not clear how the skunk got there. But when the Cleveland Browns came back from seven down in the fourth quarter to beat the Tampa Bay Bucs in overtime, fans dubbed it "the rally skunk."
At the World Cup, there's a week left in the opening group stage
Nearly every national team has a chance to advance to the knockout round. The U.S. soccer federation displayed the Iranian flag in solidarity with protesters in Iran. Iran's government protested.
NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is escorted off a plane in Miami
Police removed NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. from an aircraft before takeoff at Miami International Airport after officials said he failed to respond to requests to buckle his seatbelt.