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Senegal fans celebrate outside the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, after Kalidou Koulibaly sends Senegal into the World Cup knockout stage for just the second time in their history with the winner in Tuesday's dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador.
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.
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse said his team are expected to reach the World Cup knockout stages due to their status as African champions but his players are adapting to the pressure well. Senegal need to beat Ecuador in their final Group A game on Tuesday to qualify for the last 16. FRANCE 24's Samuel Bradpiece reports from Dakar, Senegal.
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Senegal holds its first team coaching session in Kaluga, Russia on June 14th, 2018 before their first World Cup 2018 match against Poland on June 19th.
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