Yahoo Sports reports: USA and Iran are not in the same group at the 2026 World Cup, but the expanded knockout format still leaves a clear route for them to meet. The matchup carries history after their World Cup meetings in 1998 and 2022, but this time it cannot happen during the group stage.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 13, 2026 5:49 AM
What needs to happen for USA vs Iran at World Cup 2026
USA and Iran are not in the same group at the 2026 World Cup, but the expanded knockout format still leaves a clear route for them to meet. The matchup carries history after their World Cup meetings in 1998 and 2022, but this time it cannot happen during the group stage.
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