Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Group A - Iran v Iraq - Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran - January 27, 2022 Iran's Saeid Ezatolahi with teammates Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/Files
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After more than 40 years of sour relations and months of struggle to restore a nuclear deal, the United States and Iran are now set to meet on the soccer field at this year's World Cup, having landed together in Group B in Friday's draw.
The Iran and U.S. coaches sidestepped the political fracas, saying they were focused on the tournament and its ability to bring people together. England and the winners of a European playoff - Ukraine, Scotland or Wales - complete the group.
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