World cup: England off the mark as Senegal are stunned by Netherlands

Day 2 of the World cup went down on Monday 21, November, with three different matches being played across the host nation Qatar.

England were first up at Khalifa International Stadium to face Iran for their first Group B encounter. England went on to win the match 6-2 courtesy of a brace from Bukayo Saka and goals from Raheem Sterling, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish rounded up the huge win. Iran pulled two goals back courtesy of a brace from Mehdi Taremi.

In another Group B match United States of America faced Wales at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. The two teams shared the points as the game finished in a 1-1 draw. USA goal was scored by Timothy Weah before Wales equalized late in the game through a well taken penalty from Gareth Bale.

The third and final match of the day was between African giants Senegal verses Netherlands at Al-Thumama Stadium. The later won 2-0 courtesy of goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen.

Todays schedule is as follows ; Group c ( Argentina vs Saudia Arabia, Mexico vs Poland). Group D ( Denmark vs Tunisia, France vs Australia).