Folks across Southern California poured into bars, restaurants, stadiums, and many varieties of watch parties on Tuesday as the U.S. men’s soccer team defeated Iran 1-0 in Qatar to advance to the World Cup round of 16. The Americans will next face the Netherlands at 7 a.m. Saturday in the knockout round.
Jesus Velasquez and Michael Cadido, both of Los Angeles, celebrate a goal by Team USA against Iran at Tom’s Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. (Photo by David Crane/ Daily News, SCNG)
Soccer fans Sara Amini of Irvine and Jesus Velasquez of Los Angeles wear flags to support their teams at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles for the World Cup soccer match between the USA and Iran Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Joey Herrera, with the Orange County Soccer Club, leads a USA chant during the World Cup game against Iran at a watch party in Irvine on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Angel Gonzalez of Long Beach and other fans celebrate what proved to be the only goal of the match in the US’s victory over Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Sultan Dildar, right, cheers for the U.S. during the World Cup soccer game against Iran at Left Coast Brewing in Irvine on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. His friends, including Cyrus Azmoudeh, left, were rooting for Iran. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Ali Sepehr, who grew up in Tehran, wears a cape supporting Iranian women as he cheers for the U.S. during a World Cup game against Iran, He was at a watch party in Irvine on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Sultan Dildar, center cheers for the U.S. during the World Cup soccer game against Iran at Left Coast Brewing in Irvine on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. His friend were all rooting for Iran. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Fans watch the U.S. take on Iran during the World Cup game at Left Coast Brewing in Irvine on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The Orange County Soccer Club hosted the watch party. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
An Iranian soccer fan wears a message about equality on his Iranian flag cape while watching the World Cup game at Left Coast Brewing in Irvine on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Pat Rojek watches the U.S World Cup game against Iran at a watch party in Irvine on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
(Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Fans are in a festive mood during FIFA World Cup action between the US and Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Soccer fan Elsa Poindexter, 9, cheers on her team during a World Cup watch party at Left Coast Brewing in Irvine on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The U.S. beat Iran 1-0, keeping them alive in the series. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Fans celebrate after the US beats Iran to advance to the Round of 16 on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans celebrate after the US beats Iran to advance to the Round of 16 on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans celebrate after the US beats Iran to advance to the Round of 16 on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans celebrate after the US beats Iran to advance to the Round of 16 on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans celebrate after the US beats Iran to advance to the Round of 16 on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans sense victory for the US over Iran near the end of the second half during FIFA World Cup action on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Stacy McCay of Buena Park reacts to World Cup action between the US and Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Melissa Tommy of Cerritos reacts to World Cup action between the US and Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans react after the US scores a first half goal against Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans react after the US scores a first half goal against Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans react after the US scores a first half goal against Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans react after the US scores a first half goal against Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans react after the US scores a first half goal against Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hernan Maldonado of Long Beach holds up a replica of the World Cup trophy following the US’s 1-0 victory over Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, during a watch party at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans react to World Cup action between the US and Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans react to World Cup action between the US and Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans react to World Cup action between the US and Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans react to World Cup action between the US and Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans react to World Cup action between the US and Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Peter Chapman who leads the Long Beach chapter of the American Outlaws fan club bangs a drum in support of the US World Cup team on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Dr. Mohammed Forouzesh of Newport Beach is one of a handful of fans rooting for Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Adrian Calderon, Josh Gomez and Izaac Dasaad, all from La Crescenta, cheer on the U.S. at the Kings Row Gastropub in Pasadena as they advance in the World Cup during Tuesday’s game against Iran on November 29, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Isaak Campos, left, and his father Gabriel Lazo, both of San Dimas, nervously watch as the U.S. advances in the World Cup at the Kings Row Gastropub in Pasadena during Tuesday’s game against Iran on November 29, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Josh Gomez and Izaac Dasaad, both of La Crescenta, cheer on the U.S. at the Kings Row Gastropub in Pasadena as they advance in the World Cup during Tuesday’s game against Iran on November 29, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Josh Gomez and Izaac Dasaad, both of La Crescenta, drink whisky at the Kings Row Gastropub in Pasadena as they watch the U.S. advance in the World Cup while they play Iran on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Isaak Campos, left, and his father Gabriel Lazo, both of San Dimas, watch the U.S. advance in the World Cup at the Kings Row Gastropub in Pasadena during Tuesday’s game against Iran on November 29, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Allen Gharakhani of Los Angeles reacts to a US goal against Iran at Tom’s Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2020. (Photo by David Crane/Daily News, SCNG)
Jesus Roman, left, and Nolan Luevano of Los Angeles celebrate the USA victory over Iran at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Nolan Luevano celebrates the USA win over Iran at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Iranian fans react as the minutes run out and against the USA at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Jesus Velasquez of Los Angeles, left, Allen Gharakhani of Los Angeles watch USA play Iran at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands in World Cup soccer on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Nolan Lvevano of Los Angeles watches the tense final minutes of the USA vs Iran World Cup soccer match at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Jesus Velasquez of Los Angeles celebrates a USA goal against Iran at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Jesus Velasquez of Los Angeles watches the USA play Iran in World Cup soccer at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Fans line up to enter Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles for the World Cup soccer match between the USA and Iran Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Jesus Velasquez of Los Angeles, left, and Michael Cadido of Los Angeles celebrate a USA goal against Iran at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Allen Gharakhani of Los Angeles celebrates a USA goal against Iran at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Fans watch the USA play Iran in World Cup soccer at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Jesus Velasquez of Los Angeles, left, and Michael Cadido of Los Angeles celebrate a USA goal against Iran at Toms Watch Bar in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 29, 2022. USA defeated Iran 1-0 to advance and will play the Netherlands on Saturday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Eric Elizalde, left, and John Robinson react while watching the USA vs. Iran match at a World Cup watch party at Heroes Restaurant and Brewery in Riverside on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Soccer fans, from left, Freymar Omarsson, Issa Badawiya, and Miquel Marcias watch with anticipation as USA plays Iran during a World Cup watch party at Heroes Restaurant and Brewery in Riverside on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Jeremy Whitton, center, reacts while watching the USA vs. Iran match at a World Cup watch party at Heroes Restaurant and Brewery in Riverside on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Rachel Halvaei reacts while watching the USA vs. Iran match at a World Cup watch party at Heroes Restaurant and Brewery in Riverside on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Eric Elizalde reacts while watching the USA vs. Iran match at a World Cup watch party at Heroes Restaurant and Brewery in Riverside on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)