CHRISTIAN PULISIC netted the only goal of the game to send his country into the last-16.
The Chelsea winger scored goal before half-time as he got onto the end of a Sergino Dest header to convert before clattering into the goalkeeper.
It remains to be seen as to the extent of the clash, with Pulisic being substituted in the second period.
Timothy Weah thought he had doubled his side’s advantage, running through to score, but the flag was up as he was deemed to be offside.
Finishing second in Group B, the USA now face Louis Van Gaal’s Netherlands in the knockout round.
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- Iran XI: Beiranvand; Mohammadi, Hosseini, Pouraliganji. Rezaeian; Hajsafi, Nourollahi, Ezatolahi, Gholizadeh; Azmoun, Taremi
- USA XI: Turner; Dest, Carter-Vickers, Ream, Robinson; Adams, Musah, McKennie; Weah, Sargent, Pulisic
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The USA seal a narrow 1-0 win over Iran to earn a place in the World Cup round-of-16.
They join group winners England in the knockout stages.
Gregg Berhalter’s side will now face Group A winners the Netherlands on Saturday, while the Three Lions take on Senegal on Sunday.
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Timothy Weah reacts
When speaking to FOX, Weah said:
“We worked so hard as a group to be in these types of positions.
“Iran played a beautiful game, but, you know, thanks to Christian he put it away and got hurt in the process but we love him and we thank him and we’re through so it’s a great feeling.”
On Pulisic: “He’s huge. Going back to him not qualifying for the last World Cup and being here and qualifying us through, that’s just the work of God.
“God bless him. I love him and he’s so important to this team, he’s a key player and he’s a leader so someone that we definitely need.”
“I always say it’s us against the world. No one believed that the US can play good football and we’re just here trying to show the world. It’s no better than to do it with the people that you love and our families in the stands – we do it for them and I’m just really happy that we’re through to the next round.
“It’s a beautiful day. It’s definitely a beautiful feeling.”
Credit: Getty BREAKING: Pulisic hospitalised with abdominal injury
Christian Pulisic has been sent to the hospital with an abdominal injury.
This comes after he was forced off after scoring the decisive goal to send the USA through to the knockout stages of the World Cup.
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Gregg Berhalter reacts
The USA boss told BBC Sport:
“In the first half we showed what we can do, soccer wise. We had a really good first half.
“Second half we showed what we could do determination wise. The guys grinded, gave every single ounce and we are undefeated going into the next round.”
Credit: AP Gregg Berhalter provides Pulisic update
When speaking to BBC Sport, the USA boss said:
“No update on his status. But it’s a wonderful thing when one of your best players is also one of the most hard working. He’s certainly that. I can’t say enough positive things about Christian.
“With this new injury time, counting every second it’s stressful. I think I have less hair on my head now! But we’ll take it and move on and go battle against Holland.”
Credit: Getty England and USA progress
England have topped Group B with a total of seven points, meaning they will now play Senegal on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the USA have finished second, so they will take on the Netherlands on Saturday.
Full Time – Iran 0-1 USA
A deserved win for the USA.
Group B latest
Wales 0-3 England
A Marcus Rashford brace and a superb Phil Foden finish comfortably secures England’s place at the top of the group.
Credit: Reuters Full Time – Iran 0-1 USA
Iran threw everything they had at the USA in those final minutes, but it wasn’t enough.
They are OUT. The USA are THROUGH.
90+8. Iran 0-1 USA
Iran appeal for a penalty with one minute to go as Taremi goes to ground following a challenge from Carter-Vickers!
But, the referee is not convinced.
90+6. Iran 0-1 USA
Jalali is booked for a clear shirt pull on Musah while the USA were on the break.
90+3. Iran 0-1 USA
Iran have another free kick.
Rezaeian steps up to take it and sends the ball into the box.
Pouraliganji makes a run towards the front post to head it towards goal, but his effort flies inches wide of the post!
90+1. Iran 0-1 USA
We’re into the NINE minutes of added time.
Yes, you read that right, nine minutes.
85. Iran 0-1 USA
Five minutes to go.
The USA have to preserve this lead if they want to go through…
Iran need just one goal.
83. Iran 0-1 USA
Iran appeal for a penalty, claiming that Moore – who just replaced Dest – had handballed it.
But the referee dismisses claims.
Weah has been replaced by Zimmerman with less than 10 minutes to go.
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81. Iran 0-1 USA
Iran have a free kick in a dangerous position following a foul from Weah on Jalali.
79. Iran 0-1 USA
Another substitution, this time for Iran.
Gholizadeh has been replaced by Ansarifard.
78. Iran 0-1 USA
Sargent is forced off with an injury.
He has been replaced by Wright.
Credit: Getty 75. Iran 0-1 USA
Bad news for the USA as Sargent goes to ground after avoiding a challenge.
After jumping to avoid the sliding tackle, his knee and ankle appeared to jar. That looked a painful one.
He might not be able to continue.
Credit: AP 71. Iran 0-1 USA
Two more changes for Iran.
Torabi is on to replace Noorollahi.
Jalali is on to replace Hajsafi.
70. Iran 0-1 USA
The USA have made another change.
Acosta is on to replace McKennie.
69. Iran 0-1 USA
Musah steps up to take the free kick, but he fires his shot over the bar.
68. Iran 0-1 USA
The USA have a free kick in a dangerous area after Rezaeian handballs it on the edge of the box.
65. Iran 0-1 USA
Chance for Iran as Gholizadeh picks the ball up on the edge of the box, cuts inside and squares it to Ghoddos.
The striker attempts to take it first time, but his shot curls wide of the post.
Credit: Reuters 60. Iran 0-1 USA
30 minutes to go…
As things stand, the USA will progress to the knockout stages.
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