2022 FIFA World Cup England vs Iran: Top 5 players to watch out for
The England national squad training ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup has arrived in style with the world’s best footballers competing to win the most glorious trophy on the planet. England has the most versatile squad as Gareth Southgate‘s men have enough talent to bring the trophy home. Here are some of the most in-form players from England‘s team playing in the opening match.
Harry Kane, their captain and one of the deadliest strikers in the world is back in the squad for England. The Tottenham striker won the golden boot award in the 2018 FIFA World Cup where he scored 6 goals for the three lions. Also, players like Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander Arnold, and Declan Rice can impact England’s game in many ways.
Iran’s squad might not be as glorious as England’s team, but the middle-eastern country is all set to face the international heavyweights with players like Mehdi Taremi from Porto FC and Sardar Azmoun from Bayer Leverkusen including some of the experienced players who can give England prodigies some competition.
Gareth Southgate leads his squad to Qatar in hopes of finally lifting the trophy after years of disappointment. The England team is the most valuable squad in the tournament with an estimated squad value of more than $800 million. They are surely the favorites to win this group.
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An overview of England vs Iran in the upcoming FIFA World Cup
Both teams would have immense pressure on them as winning the first match of the competition gives the players a lot of confidence. Although, on paper, England looks superior as are expected to win their group keeping in mind the quality of their players.
England and Iran would have to face teams like the USA and Wales in the group stage as Group B of the FIFA World Cup have some exciting fixtures waiting for us.
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