World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 6
The second round of fixtures kick off on Friday as the stakes go up with teams set to play their way into the knock-out phase or out of contention to progress at the World Cup.
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England, Netherlands eye last-16 berths at Qatar 2022
England head into their second match of the World Cup against the United States on Friday knowing victory would secure a place in the last 16, while the Netherlands could also qualify for the knockout phase.
Wales v Iran Live: Kick-off time, TV channel and team news from World Cup
Wales continue their first World Cup campaign for 64 years this morning when they face Iran at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Qatar.
World Cup Podcast: Ronaldo review and England expects
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Treacy joins Raf Diallo and Niall McCoy to react to Thursday's World Cup action in Group G and H including Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial penalty in Portugal's 3-2 win over Ghana.
Record-breaking Ronaldo scores in 5 consecutive World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo closed his eyes, took a deep breath and then made history. The Portuguese striker became the first male player to score at five World Cups with his 65th-minute penalty in a 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday.
Maguire won't be appreciated until he's gone, says Southgate
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Harry Maguire will win his 50th cap when England play the United States on Friday (Nov 25) and though the Manchester United centre back has been the butt of criticism almost from his first, manager Gareth Southgate had nothing but praise for him on Thursday.
Maguire: Confidence in my ability never disappeared
Harry Maguire says his self-belief never wavered amid poor performances and widespread criticism, although the England defender admits his lack of game time had him a little concerned over his World Cup place.
Without win over Iran record cap not as meaningful, says Bale
AL RAYYAN, Qatar :A record 110th cap will not mean nearly as much to Gareth Bale unless it comes with a win when Wales play Iran on Friday in a World Cup Group B showdown that could ultimately determine which country gets through to the last 16.