Iran will take on the United States of America (USA) in their crucial final group game at the Al Thumama Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Iran will be hoping to make history by progressing from the group stage for the first time, after their surprise win over Wales in the second game.
Roozebeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian strikes shrugged off Iran's qualification doubts to place them as key contenders to progress from the tough group per Iran's football history.
Iran will need a victory to secure their qualification, no matter the results of the clash between England and Wales.
The United States of America will need nothing other than a win over Team Melli if they are to progress from the group, after their stalemate with Wales and England.
The Stars and Stripes missed glorious opportunities to beat England, for the first time since 1950, to brighten their chances of qualifying from Group B.
Gregg Berhalter will hope his men find their scoring boots after serving good football but finds it difficult to register their names on the scoresheet.
USA have managed to qualify from the group stage in their last two World Cup finals appearance but risk losing out this time if they fail to secure a victory.
Team News
Alireza Jahanbakhsh will be unavailable for Iran after receiving two yellow cards.
Bayern Leverkusen forward Sardar Azmoun is doubtful after playing 68 minutes before he was substitute because of injury but may Carlos Queiroz may risk him for the crucial encounter.
Alireza Beiranvand is likely to comeback after missing their game against Wales after sustaining head injury in their first game against England.
US have no major injury concern coming into this 'all or nothing' clash in Doha.
Match Statistics(last five games)
Iran: 2 wins, 2 defeats, 1 draw
USA: 4 draws, 1 defeat
Probable Lineups;
Iran: H Hosseini; Rezaeian, M Hosseini, Pouraliganji, Mohammadi; Ali Gholizadeh, Nourollahi, Ezatolahi, Hajsafi; Taremi, Azmoun
USA: Turner; Dest, Zimmerman, Ream, Robinson; Adams, Musah, McKennie; Pulisic, Weah, Wright
TV channels to watch
DSTV, GoTV, ITV, BBC, Fox
Match Officials
Referee: Antonio Mateu Lahoz
Assistant 1and 2: Pau Cebrian and Roberto Díaz;
Fourth referee: Kevin Ortega. A
Kickoff Time
19:00 GMT
By: Abdul Razak Salim
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