GROUP F: Germany vs. Iran

SITE: Montpellier

TIME: Noon TV: ESPN2, (highlights Ch. 34, 2 p.m.)

* ABOUT GERMANY: A one-goal victory over Iran will clinch the group title, provided Yugoslavia doesn’t beat the U.S. by more than two goals.

* ABOUT IRAN: Who would have figured Iran to enter this match still with a mathematical chance of reaching the second round? A victory today, however unlikely, would put Iran through. A tie also would be enough, provided the United States, however unlikely, beats Yugoslavia by two goals.

* OUTLOOK: As always, Germany keeps it simple: beats Iran, wins group, closes case.