World Cup 2022: Iran out but leave lasting impression
30 November 2022 |
1:03 pm
The United States are through to the last 16 of the World Cup. They secured a 1-0 win through forward Christian Pulisic, sending home an Iran team who have left a lasting impression on the tournament.
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