Ahead of matchday two of the FIFA World Cup, England is in a prime position to qualify for the knockouts in Group B.
England beat Iran 6-2 in the opening match on Monday and needs another win against the USA on Friday to seal its passage into the round of 16 stage.
A defeat for Iran against Wales in the afternoon kick-off and a point for England against the USA will spell elimination for the Asian team. A win or a point could keep its qualification hopes alive. Iran also has a negative goal difference of 4, which it will need to improve upon.
Group B round two matches (Timings in IST)
A win for Wales against Iran will take it to four points and take it a step forward towards qualification.
A win for the USA against England, and a draw between Iran and Wales, could keep all four teams in contention for qualification heading into the final group day fixtures.
Group B standings:
| Position | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Poins |
| 1 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Wales | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | USA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Iran | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 |
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