England vs. Iran free live stream: How to watch World Cup game online without cableEngland and Iran will kick off Day Two at the World Cup, with the Three Lions the first leading contender to take the stage in Qatar. Harry Kane and his teammates made it to the Euro 2020 final last year and the World Cup semifinals in 2018, making them a side to be wary of in Qatar.
How to watch England vs Iran - TV channel, live stream online, early team newsEngland kick off their 2022 World Cup campaign later today when they take on Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium. The Three Lions will be hoping for a quick start to their campaign in Qatar, with today's fixture followed by meetings with the USA and Wales in Group B. This will be their first ever competitive meeting with Iran, who are managed by former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz. Gareth Southgate will no doubt have a few selection issues to ponder in the buildup to this afternoon, most notably whether to start Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back over Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier. Lineup notwithstanding, his side are strong favourites to top Group B come next week and will be expected to take all three points against a dogged and resolute Iranian outfit.
Early team news Reports this morning from Sky Sports suggest that Southgate could mix things up a bit from the back five that has been his default for so long. The England boss is expected to deploy a 4-3-3 formation this afternoon, allowing room for an extra central midfielder. Evertonians can expect to see the ever-dependable Jordan Pickford starting between the posts, although the inclusion of Conor Coady in the back-line is unlikely - especially given reports that Harry Maguire is due to start. The decision on whether to start Alexander-Arnold will have been a tough one for Southgate, and with a midfield three potentially being utilised, there may also be space to the experienced Jordan Henderson in this important opener. Jude Bellingham is thought to be in-line for his first World Cup start after an outstanding half-season with Borussia Dortmund.
Their first challenge is a Group B that, while on paper they should conquer, is nonetheless a potential banana skin. England must make a convincing start against Iran, the least-fancied team in the pool. Fans in the USA have access to a free live stream of this match on fuboTV, thanks to a trial for new users. MORE: Watch every World Cup match live with fuboTV (U.
How to watch England vs Iran on TV & live streamEngland's World Cup Group B campaign gets underway with a clash against Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium. The Three Lions head into the tournament in pretty ordinary form, but do boast one of the stronger squads in terms of depth and positive memories of their last two visits to the major international stage. Gareth Southgate's side made it to the semi-final of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and were beaten finalists at Euro 2020.
The match will be staged at the 45, 000-capacity Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. Is it on TV? Yes, England's game today will be on BBC One, with Gary Lineker hosting the buildup from 12pm. The match will also be shown live on BBC iPlayer. Here at the Echo, meanwhile, we will provide live buildup, coverage and reaction on our England vs Iran LIVE blog.
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READ MORE: Everton fans in Qatar for World Cup spend night in 'palace with lions and monkeys' READ MORE: Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk confirms intention to join Harry Kane and Gareth Bale in defying FIFA rules Here's all you need to know about the match. When is the match? England and Iran will kick off their opening group stage clash today, Monday November 21, at 1pm.
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