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Longtime adversaries the United States and Iran face off on the pitch at the World Cup on Tuesday in a match that some Iranians fear may see further run-ins with stadium security or clashes with pro-government fans over raging protests back home. The contest between the two nations that severed ties over 40 years ago will be held with increased security to prevent a flare-up of tensions over the unrest that has gripped Iran since the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16.
The African champions Senegal qualified for the round of16 in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Senegal face England in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday.
Joyous crowds celebrated in Senegal's capital Dakar on Tuesday as cheers and car horns rang out in gridlocked streets after the West African country qualified to the knockout stage of the World Cup in Qatar with a 2-1 victory over Ecuador. FRANCE 24's team in Dakar reports.
Enner Valencia starts for Ecuador after overcoming a knee problem as his team battle Senegal on Tuesday for a World Cup last 16 place. If the South Americans avoid defeat they will reach the next round, while Aliou Cisse's side, shorn of injured Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane, are certain to progress if they triumph. FRANCE 24's Sports Journalist Selina Sykes reports from Doha.
Croatia, surprise runners-up four years ago, take on Morocco in the early game. Spain face Costa Rica in the evening before Belgium play Canada in the late match. FRANCE 24's Simon Harding reports from Doha, Qatar.
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