Iran beat Wales 2-0 on Friday and another win would take them through to the knockout phase for the first time

United States boss Gregg Berhalter has called on his players to avoid "the mistakes of the past" when they take on Iran in their must-win final World Cup group game on Tuesday.

The two sides met at the 1998 World Cup in 1998, with Iran winning 2-1 - but both failed to qualify from the group.

"That game sticks in my mind, it burns in my mind," said Berhalter.

"What I saw from the first whistle is one team that really wanted to win the game and one that didn't want to win."

Berhalter added: "Iran wanted to win the game with everything. They played really committed, really focused from the first whistle.

"For us to win the game tomorrow, that's going to have to be the mindset of our group. We don't want to make the mistakes of the past."

The USA must win to reach the last 16, while victory would guarantee that Iran qualify for the knockout stage - and will win them the group if England fail to beat Wales.

Carlos Queiroz's side would also go through if they draw and the Welsh fail to win.

"We play a very, very good team, very well organised with the same dream and same goal in mind," said Queiroz.

"I hope tomorrow my boys will be able to put together their heads, their souls, their skills and the will to win.

"I hope that they will get the result that gives us a passport for the second round."

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Iran winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh, who came off the bench in Friday's 2-0 win against Wales, is suspended after being booked in each of his side's first two matches.

Alireza Beiranvand was absent for the last game following an apparent concussion against England, so Hossein Hosseini is likely to continue in goal.

The USA could name the same side who impressed in Friday's goalless draw with England, though they have only had two shots on target at this World Cup.

-- Courtesy of BBC Sport