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      Wales vs Iran: Date, TV channel, live stream and kick-off time for World Cup match-up

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      WALES take on Iran in their second Group B game at the 2022 World Cup. The Dragons have a tough group to navigate, as it includes a clash with fierce rivals England and friends from across the pond USA.
      Iran took on Wales in their group at the 2018 World CupCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Gareth Bale may see Qatar 2022 as his last opportunity to play at a World CupCredit: AP
      Iran have some experienced players, including Sardar Azmoun and ex-Brighton midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
      The Middle Eastern side will be giving it their all to reach their first ever knockout stages at the World Cup.
      But Robert Page’s Dragons will also want to progress, with the tournament likely being one of superstar Gareth Bale’s last as a Wales international.
      Bale moved to LAFC in the summer, and may see his plying opportunities for Wales decrease as he gets older.

      When is Wales vs Iran?

      Wales’ big clash with Iran will take place on Friday, November 25.
      The game will kick off at 10am UK time, which is 1pm local time.
      Wales vs Iran will take place at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.
      The stadium was opened in 2003 and can hold up to 50,000 spectators.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Wales vs Iran will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Is Wales vs Iran FREE to watch?
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      Paul Pogba set to MISS World Cup with ex-Man Utd star to undergo knee surgery after crunch talks with Juventus

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      PAUL POGBA is set to be ruled out of the World Cup later this year after agreeing to undergo knee surgery.The Juventus midfielder, 29, played a major part in France lifting the trophy in Russia four years ago.
      Paul Pogba is set to miss the World Cup later this year as France defend the trophyCredit: Getty
      He has been watching on from the sidelines at the start of his second Juventus stintCredit: Reuters
      Along with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Raphael Varane, the midfielder inspired his country to World Cup glory for just the second time in their history.
      But any hopes of repeating the feat in Qatar at the end of 2022 now appear to have been scuppered.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Pogba has agreed with Juventus to undergo meniscus surgery.
      This is expected to rule him out of the tournament which begins on November 20.
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      Pogba joined Juventus on a free transfer this summer after his Manchester United contract expired.
      But he has not yet played a game in his second spell with the Serie A giants and looks to be facing more time on the sidelines following his surgery.
      It comes amid further turbulence in his personal life, with the Frenchman embroiled in a family feud with brother Mathias.
      Pogba’s sibling claims the former Red Devils star paid for a witch doctor to curse Mbappe.
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      Pogba has denied the claims, and in turn says he was held at gunpoint by an extortion gang, with Mathias being one of the plotters.
      A criminal investigation is now underway in France after the gang allegedly demanded Pogba hand them £11million earlier this year.
      After only being able to give £85,000, Pogba continued to be threatened by the gang as he moved from Manchester United to Juventus.
      He eventually filed a criminal complaint through his lawyers.
      And those accused, including brother Mathias, now face prison sentences of up to 20 years if found guilty. More

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      USA vs Wales: Date, TV channel, live stream and kick off time for World Cup 2022 Group B game

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      WALES take on USA in one of their World Cup group clashes this November – and what a game it should be. The Dragons already have an enticing affair with rivals England to contend with in Qatar.
      Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have been integral parts of this Wales sideCredit: Reuters
      Christian Pulisic was brilliant for the USA during World Cup qualifiersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But a match-up with the USA should also get fans buzzing with excitement.
      Robert Page’s men will be desperate to reach the levels they did at major tournament level similar to Euro 2016 when Chris Coleman’s side reached the semi-finals.
      USA missed out on the 2018 World Cup four years ago and will be wanting to leave a mark in the Middle East themselves.

      When is Wales vs USA?

      Wales’ clash with USA will get underway from 7pm UK time on November 21.
      The clash will take place at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.
      The stadium was built in 2003 and can hold up to 50,000 fans.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Wales vs USA will be shown live on ITV1 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the ITV Hub, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The game is FREE to watch so long as you have a TV licence.

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      What happened last time they played?
      Wales and USA have only played each other twice in their history.
      The first time they clashed was in 2003, where the Americans came out on top in a 2-0 win.
      And they faced off again in 2020 in a friendly, which finished in a tame 0-0 draw. More

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      World Cup 2022 preview: betting tips, predictions, latest odds and FREE BETS – winner, top Golden Boot and specials

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      THE 2022 World Cup in Qatar is less than 80 days away as Gareth Southgate’s England look to secure their first major trophy since 1966.And here, SunSport takes a closer look at the latest betting odds, tips, predictions and special offers ahead of the winter tournament, which kicks off in November.
      England are available at 13/2 to win the 2022 Qatar World Cup with BetfairCredit: GETTY
      When and where?
      The opening fixture between Qatar and Ecuador takes place at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday, November 20.
      There will be four fixtures each day for the first 12 days of the competition — all taking place at 10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm UK time.
      The final group matches will be played simultaneously at 3pm and 7pm.
      It’s the first time that the tournament has been held in the Middle East, and domestic leagues will have to pause to allow it to be played in cooler temperatures.
      The last Premier League fixture will be played on November 13, giving England’s players just eight days to prepare for their opener against Iran.
      It’s a similar story in Spain, Germany, Italy and France.
      The knockout stages begin on Saturday December 3, with the final due to take place at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on December 18.
      World Cup 2022 – winnerBetfair odds

      Brazil – 5/1
      France – 11/2
      England – 13/2
      Argentina – 13/2
      Spain – 15/2
      Germany – 9/1
      Belgium – 11/1
      Portugal – 12/1
      Netherlands – 12/1
      Denmark – 30/1
      Uruguay – 45/1
      Croatia – 45/1
      Switzerland – 80/1

      Who are the favourites?
      Five-time winners Brazil are currently favourites at 5/1.
      The South American heavyweights haven’t tasted World Cup glory since 2002 but boast a stacked squad that features Neymar, Vinicius Junior, Alisson and Richarlison.
      Holders France are well fancied at 11/2 and have the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba at their disposal to become only the third side in history to defend their crown.
      England have been inching closer to international success having reach the semi-finals in Russia before losing to Italy on penalties at Euro 2020.
      The Three Lions are offered at 13/2, while Argentina and Spain follow closely behind at 13/2 and 15/2 respectively.
      2014 champions Germany are available at 9/1, ahead of Belgium (11/1) who will feel this is their last shot at a World Cup with their golden generation.
      Our tip — England to win the World Cup: 13/2 – Back with Paddy Power here
      Golden Boot winnerSky Bet odds

      Harry Kane – 7/1
      Kylian Mbappe – 8/1
      Cristiano Ronaldo – 12/1
      Karim Benzema – 14/1
      Lionel Messi – 14/1
      Romelu Lukaku – 16/1
      Neymar – 18/1
      Raheem Sterling – 20/1
      Diogo Jota – 25/1
      Memphis Depay – 25/1

      Golden Boot winner
      England talisman Harry Kane leads the way in the battle for the coveted Golden Boot at odds of 7/1 with Sky Bet.
      Kane, 28, won the award at the 2018 World Cup after netting six, and could fill his boots in the group stages against Iran and the USA.
      Superstar Kylian Mbappe is next at 8/1 after scoring 39 goals in 46 appearances for PSG last season.
      He also boasts 27 goals in 57 games for France, and could do damage against Tunisia and Australia in Group D.
      It’s no surprise to see Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo third in the betting at 12/1.
      Ronaldo finished as the top scorer at the European Championship with five goals — that’s despite Portugal’s elimination in the Round of 16.
      Real Madrid hotshot Karim Benzema, who keeps getting better, is locked together with Lionel Messi at 14/1.
      Romelu Lukaku (16/1), Neymar (18/1) and Raheem Sterling (20/1) follow, while Diogo Jota, Memphis Depay and Vinicius Junior all share odds of 25/1.
      Our tip — Karim Benzema to win the Golden Boot — 14/1 – Back with Sky Bet here
      Cristiano Ronaldo is offered at 12/1 to win the Golden Boot awardCredit: GETTY
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      England vs Wales: Date, TV channel, live stream, kick-off time for huge 2022 World Cup Group B match-up

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      ENGLAND’s third and final Group B game at this year’s World Cup is against rivals Wales. The two sides haven’t played each other in a major tournament since Euro 2016, when England overcame their opponents 2-1 in the group stages.
      Harry Kane was instrumental throughout England’s World Cup qualifying campaignCredit: Marc Aspland – The Times
      Daniel Sturridge scored the winner for England against Wales at Euro 2016Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      England were knocked out of that tournament before Wales were but since then, the Three Lions have enjoyed somewhat of a renaissance.
      They reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2018 before going a step further to play in the final against Italy in a losing effort at Euro 2020.
      This time, they’ll be looking to go a step further by winning their first World Cup since 1966.
      Wales reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016, despite that loss to England, but have failed to progress further at the two tournaments since, so the Dragons will looking to cause an upset.
      When is England vs Wales?

      England’s clash with Wales will get underway from 7pm UK time on Tuesday, November 29.
      The game will be played at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
      The stadium opened in 2003 and can hold up to 50,000 spectators.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England vs Wales will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The game is FREE to watch, so long as you have a TV licence.

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      When will England’s 26-man squad be announced?
      After a rule change by FIFA, World Cup squads will now be allowed to name 26-man squads rather than the previously permitted 23.
      Each manager has to select their 26-man squad by November 13, a week before the tournament starts.
      Gareth Bale is expected to be selected by Wales boss Robert Page, despite his move to the MLS to play for Los Angeles FC.
      Southgate will have some tough decisions to make, but the first name on his team sheet will be captain Harry Kane. More

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      England vs USA: Date, TV channel, live stream, kick-off time for big 2022 World Cup clash in Qatar

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      ENGLAND meet familiar World Cup enemies USA in the group stages of the 2022 Qatar showpiece. The Three Lions infamously drew 1-1 with the Americans 12 years ago at the South Africa World Cup in Bloemfontein.
      England qualified for the World Cup with flying coloursCredit: Marc Aspland – The Times
      Christian Pulisic was excellent for USA during their World Cup qualifiersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And the two sides are set to do it all over again in the Middle East this winter.
      USA failed to qualify for the last World Cup, while England reached the semi-finals, where they were knocked out by Croatia in extra-time.
      Gregg Berhalter’s side will be desperate to make an impact similar to the one they made in both 2010 and 2014, where they reached the knockout stages.
      But England are hoping to win it all, so Southgate’s men will need to be laser-focused against a hungry USA side.

      When is England vs USA?

      England’s big clash with USA will get underway from 7pm UK time on Friday, November 25.
      The game will be played at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
      The stadium can hold up to 60,000 fans and was opened last year, specifically for the World Cup.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      England vs USA will be shown live on ITV1 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the ITV Hub, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The game is FREE to watch, so long as you have a TV licence.

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      What happened last time?
      England last played the USA at a major tournament at the World Cup in South Africa 10 years ago.
      The Three Lions’ opening game of the tournament was against Bob Bradley’s side, who put in a very commendable performance in Bloemfontein.
      The game got off to a good start for England, however, as after four minutes, Steven Gerrard put England in command with a slotted finish.
      But just before half-time, Clint Dempsey equalised with a long-range effort that was spilled by goalkeeper Rob Green.
      The gaff has gone down as one of the worst moments in England’s history at the World Cup.
      USA topped the group and Fabio Capello’s side were eventually knocked out by Germany in the last-16.
      Bradley’s men also lost in the last-16 to Ghana. More

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      England vs Iran: Date, TV channel, live stream and kick-off time for Three Lions’ opening World Cup 2022 clash

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      ENGLAND begin their 2022 World Cup campaign with a clash against tournament minnows Iran. The Three Lions’ last World Cup campaign ended in agony as they lost 2-1 to Croatia in the semi-finals of the 2018 edition in Russia.
      England were left devastated after losing the World Cup 2018 semi-final to CroatiaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      England beat Hungary 4-0 in Budapest during World Cup qualifyingCredit: Reuters
      But four years on from then, and with a Euro 2020 final appearance in the bag too, Gareth Southgate’s men are looking to finally overcome the very last hurdle.
      It’s been 56 years since England won their first and only World Cup, and expectations of the team continue to grow every four years.
      Iran will be their first test, before further group stage clashes with rivals Wales and 2010 World Cup does USA.
      This tournament could be make or break for Southgate, who may view the Qatar showpiece as his last opportunity to finally win major silverware as England boss.

      When is England vs Iran?

      England’s 2022 World Cup opener with Iran will get underway from 1pm UK time on Monday, November 21.
      The game will be held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar’s capital Doha.
      The stadium was opened in 1976 and can hold up to 45,000 fans.

      What TV channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England vs Iran will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The game is FREE to watch on the BBC, so long as you have a TV licence.

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      When will England’s 26-man squad be announced?
      After a rule change by FIFA, World Cup squads will now be allowed to name 26-man squads rather than the previously permitted 23.
      Each manager has to select their 26-man squad by November 13, a week before the tournament starts. More

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      Robert Page set to sign four-year Wales deal to officially take over from Ryan Giggs after leading Dragons to World Cup

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      ROBERT PAGE is set to sign a new four-year deal with Wales.The Dragons boss led his country to their first World Cup since 1958 after a play-off final triumph over Ukraine in June.
      Robert Page is set to be handed a new deal after booking Wales’ place at the World CupCredit: Reuters
      Ryan Giggs is currently on trial facing charges of domestic violenceCredit: Splash
      Talks have been ongoing since then but SunSport can reveal Page is close to agreeing the long-term contract with the Football Association of Wales with an official announcement due soon.
      And the fresh terms will include qualification campaigns for both Euro 2024 and the World Cup in 2026.
      Page has been in charge of Wales since Ryan Giggs was arrested in November 2020 before the ex-Manchester United winger eventually stood down in June ahead of his domestic violence trial.
      The 41-cap former defender, who was Giggs’ assistant before taking on the manager’s job on an interim basis, will lead the Dragons against USA on November 21 in Qatar before also facing Iran and arch rivals England in Group B.
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      Page has been in charge for 24 matches, winning ten, drawing eight and losing just six games and, after the victory over Ukraine, had his current deal extended by the FAW until the end of the World Cup.
      But the new contract will allow the 47-year-old to plan for the future and end any uncertainty over his position.
      SunSport reported Wales stars Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey had been alarmed at the lack of progress on Page’s contract.
      Captain Bale, who plans to play at Euro 2024 and possibly even the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico should Wales qualify, had already publicly pledged his support that Page should become the nation’s long-term manager beyond this winter’s finals.
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      Bale said in June: “He is the long-term manager. I don’t think there is any question in the changing room or from the fans.
      “He’s done an incredible job coming in in difficult circumstances.
      “I guess that’s why you achieve big things when your team is happy and your manager is doing well.” More