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Bukayo Saka hits brace as England rout Iran 6-2
England’s forward #17 Bukayo Saka (L) celebrates England’s forward #09 Harry Kane (C) and England’s defender #03 Luke Shaw after he scored England’s fourth goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)
Qatar first World Cup hosts to lose opener with Ecuador defeat
Ecuador’s midfielder #20 Sebastian Mendez, Ecuador’s defender #07 Pervis Estupinan and Ecuador’s defender #02 Felix Torres celebrate after they won the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match against Qatar at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on November 20, 2022. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)
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)
Arabian night of sadness for host as Ecuador celebrate opening day victory
Ecuador’s captain, Enner Valencia, wheels away after scoring his team’s second goal against Qatar in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup…yesterday.
Lukaku out of first two World Cup games
Belgium’s forward Romelu Lukaku arrives at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on November 19, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP)
Infantino demands harmony ahead of World Cup opener
Speaking to the media yesterday, Infantino said that now – more than ever – was the time to speak about the positives the FIFA World Cup brings to the lives of millions of people in Qatar, and across the world.
Qatar Vs Ecuador clash flags off 2022 FIFA World Cup on Dstv, Gotv
Ecuador’s coach Gustavo Alfaro steps on the ball as he heads a training session at Essaimer SC in Doha on November 19, 2022 on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Qatar and Ecuador. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)