Although Iranian fans are in Persian Hangout (Persian Football Discussion Community), but it is good to have this here as well. we can discuss about World Cup draw, seeding, preparation, World Cup tournaments, squad, etc. here as well.
We are not favorite in any group, but we really need a very kind draw in order to have chance to compete for reaching round 16 of the World Cup. Pot 2: This is the most important pot. I am keep praying we avoid Germany and Netherlands. I am also praying/hoping to avoid Denmark. My preferences are USA and Mexico respectively. Pot 1: There are no good pot 1 sides for Iran, but Portugal would be better than the rest. Pot 4: My preferences are Ghana and Cameroon respectively. How about yours?
Fair enough. Almost same for Japan. You guys played greatly against Portugal in both 2006 and 2018 WC. Portugal - USA/Mexico - Ghana/Cameroon/Tunisia will be the perfect pairings for you.
Regard preparation, it will be extremely hard to organize friendly games versus European sides due to Nations League, but we really need to play at least couple friendly versus European sides before the World Cup. It seems that at the moment, we should look for teams from CONMEBOL, CONCAFAF, and Africa for friendly games. Also, whoever gets Saudi Arabia in its World Cup group may be interested to play friendly versus us to prepare for their game versus Saudi Arabia. At the same time, whoever gets us may be interested to play friendly versus Saudi Arabia.
Right. Japan and South Korea may co-host friendlies against Brazil and Argentina in a commemoration of 20 years of co-hosting the 2002 WC (providing they will both not be drawn against either Argentina and Brazil). On another note, it seems everybody (Japanese, Koreans, and Iranian fans want USA in their group). I think others share the ideat that USA is weakest team in Pot 2.
I wish all the best to you guys for your preparation. We will have tougher time compare to you for good preparation. That is correct. There are a few people who prefer Mexico over USA because of their results in qualifiers and their current form compare to USA but the problem is that Mexico always reach Round 16 in the World Cup and they have very good record against Asian teams. That is why I also prefer USA.
Regard our current squad, 1) Abedzadeh showed that he still cannot be trusted as first choice GK. 2) We need to improve in RB, LB, and Midfield positions more than any other position for the WC. 3) IMO Skocic should drop Hajsafi and Ansarifard from the squad. He can try the likes of issa Alekasir, Amir Arsalan Motahari, etc. as replacement for Ansarifard. I also think Rouzbeh Cheshmi is a good choice to be added to the team again.
Bro, the game between USA and Iran is an excellent opportunity to show the world again the friendship that the people of those two countries have.
Group B: England, Iran, United States, UEFA Path A winners (The winner of Wales vs Scotland/Ukraine) It could be better. It could be worse as well. Anyway, the draw is done. Now it is time to focus on ourselves/preparation.
It is as tough as any other group. It is good that this year Iran is not in the group of death. Iran vs USA round II, should determine who advances with England. Navy vet, born and raised but irooni roots go Team Melli Goals Mehdi Madavakia, Hamid Estili, side note both got military different
فيديو : أهداف المباراة #الخريطيات 3 - 1 #الأهلي في #كأس_الاتحاد القطري pic.twitter.com/KccK6Tp4Z1— قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) April 10, 2022
I struck out as well I know the second draw was April 5th I don't know if they will have another 3rd draw or if there are tickets available through agencies such as stub hub etc.
This is true but sometimes you might not have another choice but to go to an expensive 2nd party. What if they don't have a 3rd draw or are they going to have a 3rd draw?
https://betassist.ru/football/news--matc-mezdu-sbornymi-rossii-i-irana-mozet-proiti-v-doxe Iran and Russia may have a friendly in Doha in June
Interesting are you sure about that because 1- I haven't heard anything on the news about that and 2 well Iran probably doesn't mind playing Russia but would fifa allow Russia to have a friendly game, even as Russia football union? I do know the only game in the books for Iran so far is Japan.
https://iranfootball.forumotion.com/ Also for anyone who would like to discuss Iran football and have an alternative to PFDC or ISP, well, I decided to create my own Iranian football forum. it is at its infancy but we all have to start somewhere.I would need moderators and writers, specifically on the Farsi-Persian side. Feel free to DM me if interested, hope this is ok with the mods, I can post here.
I never said in BigSoccer that I am American as well. My father is half American. I am living in USA. In fact, I finished my education in USA and living/working in USA. I was fan of Iran soccer team since childhood and fan of USA soccer team since I was a teenager. Regardless of what happens in USA vs Iran soccer game, I will be winner. I just hope at least one of them makes it to the next round. I know both of those two soccer national teams like back of my hand better than any other soccer national team in the world. A few minutes before the start of WC draw, I was hoping that if USA does not get Qatar in the WC 2022 group, USA and Iran ends up in the same group which should make both happy based on strength of other pot 2 and pot 3 teams. Looking forward to see our friendly game with Morocco. I hope Berhalter rotates the line up for upcoming two friendly games.
That is pretty cool bro you have a similar background to me I was born and raised in the USA, but I have an Iranian mom and a German dad I too was hoping for a rematch of USA vs Iran and now we will finally get it. I was in Lyon for the first game, and it was sure was a memorable one. Well, now that we got Wales, another solid top 20 team, group B just got that much tougher. I too am finishing my education although because of a career in the military, it is taking longer. I will finish my masters at BYU in a year and hopefully transfer to John's Hopkins for my Ph.D. Ironically USA Germany and Iran have all played each other, every time they do, I feel a bit conflicted. I have been a fan of Iran since childhood, but I can say the same thing about team USA and Germany. It is also cool to have some personal relationships with Die Mannschaft, team USA, and Iran players. mostly past players. We know that England are the favorites, but nothing is guaranteed and all three teams: USA, Wales, and Iran, all have an equal chance of getting out of the group stages. I also think that all of those 3 teams are pretty much on par with one another. Of course, if you believe in the Las Vegas wise guys predictions, England are one fo the favorites and a contender, but USA, Wales, and Iran are capable of tying or even winning. The two most politically charged games in the World Cup are going to be England vs Wales and Iran vs USA round II, can't wait for that one mate.
Iran had hope to be in pot 2 before the draw but it looks like Iran was in Pot 4 after Wales qualified. This video is a memorable one. It is what Bill Clinton said the night before USA vs Iran soccer game in Lyon: Great respect for Berhalter! He said they have high respect for Iran and Iranians. He said they see Iran team members as colleagues and two teams that are competing in the WC and trying to do their best for their country. He said regardless of political situation, USA and Iran are friend in the field like they showed that in Lyon. Reza H. Akbari on Twitter: "Gregg Berhalter, the @USMNT head coach, responds to a question about the political dimensions of the upcoming #WorldCup2022 match between #Iran and the United States. https://t.co/PG7ZFr5RLj" / Twitter USA vs Iran soccer game is a very emotional game for me. My wish is both go through although as you said England is more favorite and Wales does not have less chance than USA and Iran. John's Hopkins is nice. I am living in Maryland although I am currently in Chicago because of a work trip and will be back to Maryland next weekend. It was the second time in last 4 years I had a work trip and this work trip gave me the opportunity to watch USA vs Uruguay in the stadium.
= Cool pic and you are right well if Ukraine would have won, Iran would have remained a pot 3 but is that how it works if Wales is ranked higher, they will automatically be a pot 2? Honestly that really means nothing pot 2 pot 3 pot 4, Iran are playing against England, USA and Wales and yes England is the best team in that group but pot 2, 3 and 4 are pretty even. Pot 2 and Pot 4 are separated by only 7 ranks USA is #15-21 Iran, this RARELY happens. Iran had an outside shot of being a pot 2 team, but they got bumped to Pot 3, now because Wales is ranked higher, they will be the pot 2 team and actually, that might work to Iran's benefit. Now they will be viewed as the Pot 4 team by the rest of the world and maybe even some of the players. In reality Iran is the strongest pot 4 team in the tournament and has a fighters chance of advancing. How did you get that pic man pretty cool. That's why we play the game, the other stuff is for fans to have something to talk about, before the World Cup starts.
Have put together a preview of Iran ahead of the World Cup (as well as other teams), I hope it is interesting and enjoyable!