Iran’s nationwide protests, its expanding nuclear program and regional and international attacks linked back to Tehran have pushed the match beyond the stadium and into geopolitics.
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World Cup: It’s win or go home for U.S. against Iran
With a draw or a loss to Iran in the politically charged match on Tuesday, the Americans would be eliminated.
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World Cup promises Mainers excitement, camaraderie watching world’s most popular sport
Byrnes’ Irish Pub in Brunswick opened for a special FIFA World Cup viewing event Monday afternoon, joining a spate of Maine bars and breweries that draw fans of the quadrennial event.