England take knee before thrashing Iran to open World Cup campaign
England made a scintillating start to their World Cup campaign as Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham inspired a 6-2 rout of outclassed Iran in Monday's Group B opener in Doha.
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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.
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.
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.
Iran team opt not to sing national anthem at World Cup in support of anti-government protestors
Iran's players did not sing their national anthem before their opening game of the World Cup in Qatar against England on Monday.
European teams say won’t wear ‘OneLove’ World Cup armband
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 24, 2022, England’s forward Harry Kane wearing a rainbow armband. reacts after losing the UEFA Nations League’s League A Group 3 match between Italy and England, at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. – England, Germany and five other European teams at the World Cup on Monday, November 21, abandoned plans to wear a rainbow-themed armband in support of LGBTQ rights, citing the threat of disciplinary action from FIFA. The “OneLove” armband due to be warn by the likes of England captain Harry Kane and Germany counterpart Manuel Neuer is designed as part of a campaign to promote inclusivity. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)
European Teams Ditch "One Love" Armband Supporting LGBTQ Rights Under FIFA Pressure
England, Germany and five other European teams at the World Cup on Monday abandoned plans to wear a rainbow-themed armband in support of LGBTQ rights, citing the threat of disciplinary action from FIFA. "FIFA has been very clear that it will impose sporting sanctions if our captains wear the armbands on the field of play," they said in a joint statement. Under FIFA rules, players wearing kit that is not authorised by football's world governing body could be shown a yellow card.
European nations scrap One Love armbands plan due to fear of FIFA sanctions
England and Wales will not wear an anti-discrimination armband in their World Cup matches on Monday after FIFA threatened them with sporting sanctions.