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Politics precedes England’s match against Iran at World Cup

England manager Gareth Southgate speaks to the media after England's World Cup 2022 squad announcement at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Thursday November 10, 2022. With 11 days to go until the Three Lions kick-off their Group B campaign against Iran, the former defender has confirmed the 26-man group that will be travelling to the Gulf next week. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

Iran's head coach Carlos Queiroz speaks during his press conference at the World Cup press centre in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 20,2022. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

England's manager Gareth Southgate speaks during England's World Cup 2022 squad announcement at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, England, Thursday Nov. 10, 2022. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

Politics precedes England’s match against Iran at World Cup