Ahead of matchday two of the FIFA World Cup, England is in a primary place to qualify for the knockouts in Group B.
England beat Iran 6-2 within the opening match on Monday and desires one other win in opposition to the USA on Friday to seal its passage into the spherical of 16 stage.
A defeat for Iran in opposition to Wales within the afternoon kick-off and a degree for England in opposition to the USA will spell elimination for the Asian group. A win or a degree may maintain its qualification hopes alive. Iran additionally has a unfavourable aim distinction of 4, which it might want to enhance upon.
Group B spherical two matches (Timings in IST)
Wales vs Iran – 3.30 PM – Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium
England vs USA – 12.30 AM (Nov. 26) – Al Bayt Stadium
A win for Wales in opposition to Iran will take it to 4 factors and take it a step ahead in direction of qualification.
A win for the USA in opposition to England, and a draw between Iran and Wales, may maintain all 4 groups in competition for qualification heading into the ultimate group day fixtures.
Group B standings:
| Position | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Poins |
| 1 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Wales | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | USA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Iran | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 |
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