Competition table context for the two teams in this matchup.
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USA in Group B: ranked 2, 3 matches played, 5 points, goal difference 1, and form WDD (Promotion - World Cup (Play Offs)).
Iran in Group B: ranked 3, 3 matches played, 3 points, goal difference -3, and form LWL.
USA hold a 2 points edge over Iran and USA also have the better goal difference in the table context for this fixture. That makes the standings tab useful for checking whether the matchup carries pressure from qualification position, points gap or goal-difference movement.