It is finally make-or-break time for USA, England, Wales, and Iran in Qatar 2022.
Finally ready to take the next step at the major tournament level, both the USMNT and England have high hopes of topping the group and securing a place in the knockout stages, but things are unlikely to go their own way.
Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions have lost their last two major competitions, losing in the semi-finals to Croatia in Russia 2018, followed by a penalty shootout heartbreak against Italy in the Euro 2020 final.
Despite entering the tournament following UEFA Nations League relegation in September, England’s competition record is their best since the early 1990s, but old habits die hard when it comes to making the leap towards trophy wins.
There is a sense that this could be America’s chance to shine the next golden generation, with Christian Pulisic leading a crop of youngsters ready to make their mark.
Wales’ build-up to the tournament has been less than ideal, but the prospect of Britain’s battle with England gives the group an added edge, while Iran is well-drilled and cannot be discounted.
World Cup Group B standings
| Team | PTS | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| B1: England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B2: Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B3: USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B4: Wales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
World Cup Group B Results and Fixtures
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium | Final Result |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | England vs. Iran | 8 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l | |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | USA vs. Wales | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali | |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | Wales vs. Iran | 5 a.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali | |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | England vs. USA | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt | |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | Wales vs. England | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali | |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | Iran vs. USA | 2 p.m. | Al Thumama |
World Cup Group Tiebreakers
FIFA has confirmed the continuation of its group stage final standings and tiebreaking criteria for the 2022 World Cup, with the final placings ranked according to the system below.
Points scored in all group matches
Goal difference in all group matches
Number of goals scored in all group matches
Points scored in matches played between contested teams
Goal difference in matches played between contested teams
Number of goals scored in matches played between competing teams
Fair play points in all group matches (only one deduction may be applied to a player in a single match):
Yellow card: -1 point;
Indirect red card (second yellow card): −3 points;
Direct red card: -4 points;
Yellow card and direct red card: -5 points;
Drawing of lots.
World Cup 2022 Group B Betting Odds
Below are the pre-tournament betting odds for England and the other Group B sides in the major global regions (BetMGM for the US, Sky Bet for the U.K., Sports Interact for Canada, and Ladbrokes for Australia).
| Team | To win group |
| England | -350 (US) 2/5 (UK) 1.32 (CAN) 1.36 (AU) |
| USA | +550 (US) 5/1 (UK) 6.36 (CAN) 6.00 (AU) |
| Wales | +600 (US) 11/2 (UK) 6.75 (CAN) 6.00 (AU) |
| Iran | +1800 (US) 14/1 (UK) 16 (CAN) 15.00 (AU) |
| Team | To qualify |
| England | -2500 (US) 1/12 (UK) 1.05 (CAN) 1.10 (AU) |
| USA | +100 (US) 11/10 (UK) 2.02 (CAN) 2.00 (AU) |
| Wales | +120 (US) 5/4 (UK) 2.12 (CAN) 2.00 (AU) |
| Iran | +275 (US) 11/4 (UK) 5.23 (CAN) 3.50 (AU) |
| Team | To win World Cup |
| England | +800 (US) 7/1 (UK) 5.80 (CAN) 8.00 (AU) |
| USA | +10000 (US) 100/1 (UK) 90 (CAN) 101 (AU) |
| Wales | +15000 (US) 150/1 (UK) 119 (CAN) 151 (AU) |
| Iran | +50000 (US) 250/1 (UK) 301 (CAN) 501 (AU) |
Do third-place teams advance to World Cup 2022?
In short, they don’t. FIFA has confirmed that only the top two nations from each group will progress to the knockout stages, with the third-placed teams not making it to the last 16.