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England forward Raheem Sterling celebrates with teammate Bukayo Saka

England proved their quality in Iran thrashing – Saka

Bukayo Saka said England sent a statement of what they can achieve in Qatar after thrashing Iran 6-2 on Monday to launch their World Cup in style.

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse and midfielder Krepin Diatta speak to the media

FIFA World Cup Match Preview: Senegal vs Netherlands

SABC Sport brings you more FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 action, with Senegal taking on Netherlands in the second Group A fixture at Al Thumama Stadium on Monday, 21 November 2022.

Enner Valencia scores penalty for Ecuador vs Qatar

Qatar become first hosts to lose FIFA World Cup opener

Qatar became the first World Cup hosts to lose their opening match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory, with Enner Valencia scoring twice in the tournament curtain-raiser on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with teammate Ruben Neves

Ronaldo will be 'phenomenal' at World Cup – Neves

Cristiano Ronaldo enters the World Cup under a cloud of controversy but his Portugal team-mate Ruben Neves believes the forward will have a "phenomenal" tournament.

France's Karim Benzema alongside teammates (from left) Raphael Varane, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele

France star Karim Benzema ruled out of Qatar World Cup

France's hopes of defending their World Cup crown were dealt a huge blow as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh on Saturday evening.

Qatar head coach -Felix Sanchez 19-November-22

Qatar ready for 'historic moment' in World Cup opener, says Sanchez

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said the hosts were excitedly looking forward to a "historic moment" when his team open the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador on Sunday.

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