The political situation back home has been a regular line of questioning for Iran ahead of the team’s opening Group B match against England at the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday (November 21). Large swathes of people in the country have risen up to protest for women’s rights following the death of Mahsa Amini while being detained for allegedly breaking rules regarding head coverings.


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On Sunday, a journalist from Iran decided to ask England coach Gareth Southgate about British politics, bringing up the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. “I understand the frustration from your team regarding the questions,” Southgate said, referring to near-constant inquiries about the unrest in Iran. “It’s a very difficult situation. And, believe me, I’ve been asked lots and lots of political questions by our media about lots of subjects for six years, so we’re both in the same situation on that.


“I understand in the position I’m in that there is a responsibility for me to answer some of those questions.”


Iran captain Ehsan Hajisafi also had to face political questions on Sunday. He paused before giving a considered response. “We have to accept that the conditions in our country are not right and our people are not happy,” Hajisafi said. “We are here, but it does not mean that we should not be their voice or we should not respect them.


“Whatever we are is from them. We have to fight. We have to perform the best we can and score goals and to present the bereaved people of Iran with the results. And I hope that the conditions change towards the expectations of the people.”



The protests have seen prominent former players Ali Daei and Javad Nekounam both say they have declined an invitation from FIFA to attend the World Cup. Actor and comedian Omid Djalili, who was born in London to Iranian parents, said Iran should be banned from the tournament and called on England’s players to make a statement in support of those protesting.


Ahead of the England vs Iran FIFA World Cup 2022 Group B match, find livestreaming details below…


What time and date will the FIFA World Cup 2022 Group B match between England vs Iran be played in India time?


The FIFA World Cup 2022 Group B match between England vs Iran will be played on Monday - 21 November at 6:30 PM IST.


Where is the FIFA World Cup 2022 Group B match between England vs Iran going to be played?


The FIFA World Cup 2022 Group B match between England vs Iran will be at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar.


Which TV channel will telecast FIFA World Cup 2022 Group B match between England vs Iran LIVE?


The FIFA World Cup 2022 Group B match between England vs Iran will be telecast LIVE on Sports 18 channels in India.


Where can I livestream the FIFA World Cup 2022 Group B match between England vs Iran in India for free?


The FIFA World Cup 2022 Group B match between England vs Iran can be livestreamed on Jio Cinema app. You can stream the FIFA World Cup 2022 for free in India


FIFA World Cup 2022 England vs Iran Predicted 11


England: Jordan Pickford; Kieran Trippier, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham; Bukayo Saka, Mason Mount, Phil Foden and Harry Kane


Iran: Alireza Beiranvand, Sadegh Moharrami, Morteza Pouraliganji, Seyed Majid-Hosseini, Mohammedi, Ahmad Nourollahi, Saeid Ezatolahi, Ehsan Hajsafi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Mahedi Taremi, Vahid Amiri