England vs Iran: how to watch on TV, stream online, World Cup 2022
England and Iran get World Cup Group B underway when they face off at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday.
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England and Iran kick off day two of Qatar 2022 when they open up their World Cup campaigns at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.
When does England vs Iran kick off in the US?
The World Cup 2022 Group B game between England and Iran starts on Monday 21 November 2022 at:
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England vs Iran preview
England
Having reached the semi-finals at World Cup 2018 and been runners-up at Euro 2020, England’s aim is to go one better again - but they do not arrive in Qatar in good form. Gareth Southgate’s men haven’t won in six, and were relegated to Nations League League B in September.
However, they will be expected to begin with a win against Iran, who are the lowest-ranked nation in Group B.
Iran
Appearing at a third straight finals for the first time in their history, Iran are once again led by head coach Carlos Queiroz, who was also in charge in 2014 and 2018. The Asians, who have never previously progressed from a World Cup group stage, will be facing England for the first time.
Iran’s recent form is rather better than their opponents’: they’re unbeaten in their last three games, a run that includes a win over Uruguay and a draw with Senegal in September friendlies.
England vs Iran prediction: 1-0
England don’t have a habit of turning in stellar displays in their opening World Cup game, and their recent results don’t inspire optimism that they will buck that trend. The Three Lions should get the job done, though.
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Who is the referee for England vs Iran?
The match referee at Khalifa International Stadium will be Brazil’s Raphael Claus, whose assistant referees will be compatriots Rodrigo Correa and Danilo Simon. The fourth official will be Canada’s Kevin Ortega.