World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 3
The Word Cup moved up a notch on Day 2 as the three games produced 12 goals, eight of those coming in England's 6-2 win over Iran.
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Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations. Weah, a son of former FIFA Player of the Year and current Liberian President George Weah, scored after a pass from Christian Pulisic in the 36th minute. Back in the World Cup after missing the 2018 tournament, the United States appeared headed to victory.
Netherlands strikes late to beat Senegal 2-0 at World Cup
DOHA: Louis van Gaal’s gambles at both ends of the field paid off for the Netherlands. Up front, Memphis Depay returned from injury as a second-half substitute to help spark the attack into life as the Netherlands scored two late goals to beat Senegal 2-0 Monday at the World Cup. At the back, Netherlands goalkeeper Andries Noppert pulled off three key saves to keep the African champions at bay after Van Gaal decided to give him his international debut in a key World Cup game and just two months after he was called into the national squad for the first time.
Argentina are not obliged to win World Cup, says Scaloni
AL RAYYAN: Argentina have no obligation to win the World Cup, coach Lionel Scaloni said ahead of their opener against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (Nov 22), adding that it was mere details that will decide who will become the champions.
Messi feeling fit and fine as latest World Cup quest begins
Argentina captain Lionel Messi said he was physically ready for the World Cup in Qatar and that it will be a special occasion as his side are one of the favourites in what is likely to be his last appearance in the global tournament.
'I feel very good,' says Messi ahead of probable last World Cup
AL RAYYAN: Argentine captain Lionel Messi said he feels good ahead of their Group C opener against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in what is likely to be his last World Cup.
Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford help England rout Iran 6-2 at World Cup
DOHA: Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford put last year's European Championship loss behind them, combining to score three goals in England's 6-2 rout of Iran on Monday at the World Cup. Both players missed penalties in the shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final and were then subjected to racist abuse. A year later, Saka scored twice at Khalifa International Stadium and Rashford came off the bench to add another with his first move of the match.
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.