The The United States tied 0-0 with England To conclude the second round for the participants of the second group. As it stands, the Americans sit in third place with two points out of a possible six, with Iran comes in second place with three points after its victory over Wales England lead the standings with four points. Full ranking here. And while you are at it, Subscribe to the new newsletter Covering the beautiful game in all its glory including daily updates on the World Cup, over here.
Progress scenarios for the United States have stopped because they only need to beat Iran to reach at least five points and +1 goal difference. Wales will need a surprise win over group favorites England to reach four points in the hope of improving their goal difference, currently at -2, compared to the Three Lions, currently at +4. A reminder: a draw or a loss for the US is out of the picture if they want to advance. It’s a win and you’re in the mood.
How the United States Can Get Ahead: Simple Replacements
- victory over Iran: The United States will advance to the Round of 16 for the third time in the last four World Cups with a win. It’s that easy. England’s victory over Wales will put the Three Lions in first place with seven points, while the United States is five points behind. Wales will need to win by a large margin – at least by three goals – to overcome their goal difference compared to the United States.
- By defeating Iran and England, losing / drawing against Wales: The United States has a few ways to win the group. A USA win with an England loss to Wales will do the trick with just five points. If England tied, the United States would need to beat Iran by more than four goals to overturn England’s superior goal difference.
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World Cup: Group B standings
|
England |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
+4 |
4 |
|
Iran |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
-2 |
3 |
|
United State |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Wells | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
World Cup: Group B schedule
All times eastern US. You can broadcast every match on fuboTV (Try for free).
Tuesday 29 November
US vs. Iran, 2 p.m. EST (Fox and Telemundo)
Wales vs England, 2pm ET (FS1 and Universo)
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