After coming back to draw the U.S. men’s national team, Wales returns to action against an Iran side that was humbled by England to open Group B play at the 2022 World Cup.
Team Melli fell 6–2, dropping all three points and putting itself into a considerable goal-differential hole in the process. Wales, meanwhile, secured a 1–1 draw in its opener against the Americans thanks to Gareth Bale’s late penalty kick. Given that the U.S. plays later Friday and has just that one point, a Wales win in this match would put considerable pressure on the U.