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Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands and England's Bukayo Saka

Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands and England's Bukayo Saka

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FIFA World Cup 2022™

Matchday 2 as it happened: England, Netherlands off the mark amid USA-Wales stalemate

Join us for Matchday 2 as we bring you the key moments and highlights from today's FIFA World Cup fixtures.

Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands and England's Bukayo Saka

Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands and England's Bukayo Saka

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The comeback from Wales sees them grab a point against the USA, with both teams equal on second in Group B now.

You can watch the replay, mini match and highlights from this fixture via our dedicated match hub, here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2022-usa-v-wales-group-b

Join us back tomorrow at the FIFA World Cup as Groups C and D kick-off! First match Argentina v Saudi Arabia from 8.30pm AEDT.
USA holding onto lead
Matt Turner comes to the rescue for the USA to deny a Ben Davies header!

Tune in for the final minutes of the game on SBS and SBS On Demand.

2nd half underway in USA v Wales
1-0 USA
GOAL! 1-0 USA

It's Timothy Weah continuing the great Weah name at the World Cup! Except for the USA!

Early chances for the USA!
Wales hanging on by the skin of their teeth with two chances in succession for the USA!

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FT - It's all over!

The Netherlands have snatched all three points with a late 2-0 victory Senegal in their opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

You can watch the replay, mini match and highlights from this fixture via our dedicated match hub, here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2022-senegal-v-netherlands-group-a

Thanks for following our live blog - we'll be back for the USA v Wales shortly!
Klassen seals victory for the Netherlands
90+9' - Klassen secures the points!

The Netherlands will run away 2-0 winners in Al Thumama after Davy Klassen got his name on the scoresheet.

Memphis Depay drove beyond Kalidou Koulibaly and forced a save out of Edouard Mendy, though the Senegal shot-stopper could only parry the ball back into the path of the onrushing Klassen.
Gakpo gives Netherlands late lead
84' - Gakpo on target!

The deadlock has been broken, and it's Cody Gakpo who wheels away following a brilliant header past Edouard Mendy.

Frenkie De Jong's ball into the box was perfectly weighted, allowing Gakpo to beat his opposing defenders and give the Netherlands a 1-0 lead over Senegal.
Half-time whistle blows
HT - The referee calls an end to the first half

The players walk down to the tunnel following a rather entertaining 45 minutes of football in Al Thumama.
Half-time whistle blows
HT - The referee calls an end to the first half The players walk down to the tunnel following a rather entertaining 45 minutes of football in Al Thumama.
First half under way
1' - Kick-off

We are underway with the start of the first half at Al Thumama Stadium.
Watch Wales v USA live on SBS or live stream all the FIFA World Cup action via SBS On Demand!

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FT - It's all over!

England have embarrassed Iran 6-2 in their opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

You can watch the replay, mini match and highlights from this fixture via our dedicated match hub, here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2022-england-v-iran-group-b

Thanks for following our live blog - we'll be back for Senegal v Netherlands shortly!
Taremi converts from the spot
90+13' - Taremi scores consolation

Mehdi Taremi's second goal of the night comes from the penalty spot after John Stones was adjudged to have pulled his shirt inside the box.

The Porto forward made no mistake thereafter, giving Iran fans a brief reprieve from what has been a difficult night.
Grealish adds insult to Iran injury
89' - Grealish adds England's sixth!

Callum Wilson's unselfish cutback finds Jack Grealish, and the Manchester City winger taps the ball home to give England a 6-1 lead over Iran.
Rashford makes it five
71' - Rashford in a flash!


He's only been on the pitch a matter of seconds but Marcus Rashford has given England a 5-1 lead over IR Iran.

The Manchester United star received the ball from Harry Kane, beat Moharrami with his first touch and buried his effort beyond Hossein Hosseini.
Taremi replies for Iran
65' - Iran fight back!

No less than three minutes after England's fourth, Mehdi Taremi cuts the deficit with a fine finish past Jordan Pickford.

Taremi received the ball following a well-worked Iran move, though England fans will feel Harry Maguire should have dealt with the situation.
Saka makes it four
62' - Saka scores again!

A poor clearance from Hossein Hosseini sees Sterling play in Saka, who cuts inside and slides it into the back of the net.

England are now four goals to the good!
Second half starts
46' - England begin second half

The Three Lions have resumed proceedings at Khalifa International Stadium.
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