World Cup: Wales vs. Iran predictions, preview and team news

Robert Page is expecting a tough encounter against the Iranians on Friday

Welsh fans cheer on their team at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar 
Welsh fans cheer on their team at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar 
(Image credit: Anthony Dibon/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

After securing a 1-1 draw against the USA in their first Fifa World Cup match for 64 years, Wales will return to the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Friday to take on Iran.

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Mike Starling is the former digital features editor at The Week. He started his career in 2001 in Gloucestershire as a sports reporter and sub-editor and has held various roles as a writer and editor at news, travel and B2B publications. He has spoken at a number of sports business conferences and also worked as a consultant creating sports travel content for tourism boards. International experience includes spells living and working in Dubai, UAE; Brisbane, Australia; and Beirut, Lebanon.