We’re into Day 2 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and England gave us what should be one of the highest-scoring games of the competition with a 6-2 plastering of Iran.
The tournament got officially underway after the opening ceremony and inaugural match on Sunday, November 20. Ecuador spoiled Qatar’s party by handing them a 2-0 loss, and the result was never in question.
Senegal and the Netherlands will be attempting to catch up to Ecuador in Group A when they meet on Monday. The day wraps up with USA facing Wales in Group B knowing a win against a direct competitor will go a long way toward clinching a spot in the next round.
After Monday’s action there will be four matches per day for the rest of the group stage. Only the top two teams in each group advance to the knockout rounds.
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World Cup matches today
The picture should begin to take shape in both Group A and Group B as each concludes the first round of matches. Losing the opener could prove a blow that is difficult to come back from for the likes of Qatar and any defeated sides on Monday.
Below is the list of matches with the two Group B contests sandwiching the Senegal vs. Netherlands match. Dutch star Memphis Depay is confirmed to be sitting on the sidelines to start the match, and after Sadio Mane’s forced absence due to injury, it’s anyone game.
The results from the matches follow below.
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There are six hours of action for fans to consume on Monday:
Monday, Nov. 21
| Group | Match | Time (GMT / ET) | Stadium |
| B | England 6, Iran 2 | Highlights | Khalifa Int’l |
| A | Senegal vs. Netherlands | 16:00 / 11:00 | Al Thumama |
| B | USA vs. Wales | 19:00 / 14:00 | Ahmad Bin Ali |
FIFA World Cup results yesterday
Qatar disappointed in its World Cup bow on home soil and the match was over by halftime as Enner Valencia’s brace was enough to see Ecuador roll.
It’s the first time that a host nation has been defeated in its opening match and Qatar manager Felix Sanchez has his work cut out for him to lift the spirits of his team after the deflating loss which saw fans streaming out of the Al Bayt Stadium well before the final whistle.
2022 World Cup results so far
We have two matches of 64 in the books so far and neither match was ever truly in question:
2022 World Cup matches tomorrow
Groups C and D will be at the center of attention on Tuesday as Lionel Messi’s once again quest for a first World Cup begins in earnest. Saudi Arabia isn’t expected to give the Albiceleste much of a fight in their first contest. Mexico and Poland are realistically competing for second place behind Argentina.
Denmark vs Tunisia and France vs. Australia are two mismatches on paper, but the World Cup has always offered up a surprise or two during the group stage, which could through Group D into chaos.
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| Time (ET) | Match | Group | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 a.m. | Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia | C | Lusail Stadium |
| 8 a.m. | Denmark vs. Tunisia | D | Education City |
| 11 a.m. | Mexico vs. Poland | C | Stadium 974 |
| 2 p.m. | France vs. Australia | D | Al Janoub |
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