Bukayo Saka bags a brace as England start World Cup with rout of Iran
England’s quest for glory in Qatar got off to a dream start as Bukayo Saka’s brace helped Gareth Southgate’s men to a 6-2 victory against Iran in their World Cup opener.
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Saudi Arabia ready to tackle Argentina and Messi
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s sixth World Cup kicks off on Tuesday with probably the hardest opening game the team has ever had.
Robert Lewandowski backed to shine for Poland as he chases first World Cup goal
Wojciech Szczesny is backing team-mate Robert Lewandowski to make a huge impact at Qatar 2022.
USA v Wales Live kick-off time, TV channel and score updates from World Cup opener
Wales have arrived at the World Cup.
Respect but no awe, Australia plot downfall of the blue shirts
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Australia captain Mat Ryan learned at the last World Cup that France's superstar players were all human and has been telling the younger Socceroos players to respect but not be in awe of the world champions when they meet on Tuesday.
Mexico are not favourites, we feel just as important, says Poland coach
DOHA : Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz denied Mexico were the favourites in their World Cup Group C opener on Tuesday, saying all the teams at the tournament fully deserved to be there.
Senegal are Africa's best World Cup hope, even without Mane
NAIROBI : Senegal are Africa's best hope for doing well at the World Cup, football pundits say, despite the absence of striker Sadio Mane, who will miss the tournament because of a leg injury.
Iran Team Refuses To Sing National Anthem Ahead Of FIFA World Cup Game Against England In Support Of Anti-Government Protestors Back Home
Iran's players did not sing their national anthem before their first game of the World Cup against England on Monday, in apparent support for anti-government protesters in their homeland. Ahead of the game in Qatar, captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh said the team would decide together whether or not to refuse to sing the anthem in a show of solidarity for demonstrations that have rocked the regime in Iran. The Iranian players stood impassively and grim-faced as their anthem rang out around the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.