Qatar World Cup: England vs Iran, Senegal vs Netherlands and USA vs Wales

Who is playing at the Qatar World Cup on Monday?

England will hope to leave their stuttering form behind as they begin their World Cup campaign on Monday afternoon against Iran.

While they reached the Euro 2020 final and the last four of the World Cup in 2018, their results have been poor recently. 

Iran, who are expected to adopt a defensive approach against England, will be looking to showcase a "fantastic, unique fighting spirit and a winning mentality" in their matches at the tournament, according to their coach Carlos Quieroz.

The team's preparations to face England have been done in the shadow of a tense political situation back home, where large swathes of people have risen up to protest for women's rights. They were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested by Iran's morality police for allegedly breaking rules around head coverings.

Political issues are also affecting England. Captain Harry Kane insists he will wear a "One Love" armband to show support for the LGBT community in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal. Authorities insist no one will face discrimination.

The Netherlands begins with one of its toughest-looking group fixtures against African champions Senegal. 

They will have to do it without the services of Memphis Depay, who was the team's top scorer during the World Cup qualifying campaign.

Senegal, too, will be missing a key player: former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane.

"He can break open a match and Senegal will really miss him - but the same applies to us, we are missing our top scorer and king of the assists," said Dutch boss Louis van Gaal, 71, who announced last year he has prostate cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.

Van Gaal has been critical of awarding Qatar