World Cup 2022 LIVE: Three Lions' record breaking win, Wales take on USA later, Ronaldo BREAKS silence
England beat Iran 6-2 in their opening game of the 2022 World Cup. Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish scored for Gareth Southgate's side. Wales play USA later today. Cristiano Ronaldo has finally broken his silence for the first time since his earth-shattering interview with Piers Morgan.
Gareth Southgate is disappointed after England's 6-2 victory over Iran. John Stones was penalised by VAR in the dying moments, allowing Iran to score a consolation goal. Arsene Wenger believes Spain's defensive midfielders Pedri and Gavi can keep them afloat in Qatar. France are the favourites ahead of Brazil and Argentina. France's two defensive midfielderers provide a perfect base. Argentina's midfield is not as good as in 2010. England fans are angry that Harry Maguire didn't win a penalty. ESPN claims that Varo's decision to award Iran a spot-kick was based on the contact between Stones and Morteza Pouraliganji.
Wales take their place in the World Cup finals for the first time since 1958. Rob Page's team are not just in Qatar to make up the numbers. They are hoping to get through Group B and into the knock-out stages. Mexico veteran keeper Guillermo Ochoa is not a fan of social media. Qatari promises about respecting gay fans seem flaky after a US reporter was detained for 25 minutes for wearing a "Pride" tee-shirt. He was stopped by security staff at the Ali Bin Ahmad Stadium.
Harry Wilson starts in attack ahead of Kieffer Moore. Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey also start for the Dragons in their World Cup opener. England beat Iran 6-2 but they conceded two goals in the second half. Arsene Wenger rates France as the World cup favourites ahead on Brazil and Argentina. He also sees Spain as a team with potential. The former Arsenal chief believes their defensive midfielders provide a perfect base. The Frenchman are the favourites. Spain are also considered a contender. Argentina are considered the underdogs. France are favourites to win the tournament.
Bukayo Saka scored twice as England beat Iran 6-2. Jude Bellingham was the star player for Gareth Southgate's team. Lionel Messi wants his players to enjoy their World Cup swansong. Argentina's captain starts against Saudi Arabia tomorrow.
Harry Maguire was substituted during England's 6-2 win over Iran due to illness. Bukayo Saka was wearing Arsenal shin pads for his Three Lions heroics. Jack Grealish was seen celebrating with his girlfriend Sasha Attwood after the game. England players' wives and girlfriends travelled to Qatar for the World Cup. They left their luxury cruise ship to get to the stadium. England beat Iran 6 to 2. Wales take on USA later. The game is boring. There are no goals. Senegal fans are playing the drums. It's a dull game at the Al Thumama.
Arsene Wenger believes England can go far at the World Cup. Manchester City are favourites to be England's first scorer. Coral have City at 9-4, Chelsea 10-3, Liverpool 4-1 and United 10/1. England are third favourite behind Brazil and Argentina. France and Spain are behind them. England beat Iran 6-2 in their opening game. FIFA has ordered a clampdown on time-wasting. Brazil has 10,3 odds, Argentina 5, 7, Spain 15, France 8, Germany 12, Netherlands 16, Belgium, 25 Denmark, 40 Croatia, Uruguay, 80 Mexico, Senegal, Switzerland, 100 Poland, Serbia, USA, Ecuador, 150 Wales, 250 Bar.
