Morocco vs. Iran
Group B, St. Petersburg (Krestovsky) Stadium, St. Petersburg
If either country has any hope of advancing to the knockout round, this match is a must-win. The other group members are Spain and Portugal, sides that will have to stumble significantly to make room for Morocco or Iran. The Atlas Lions will look to young and exciting striker Ayoub El Kaabi for a scoring punch, and will trust a physical defense to contain an experienced Iranian side. Team Melli can be encouraged after nearly earning a draw with Argentina in the 2014 World Cup.