Wales ends a 64-year absence from the World Cup. The Welsh failed to score in both matches against USA: a 2-0 friendly defeat in San Jose on May 26, 2003, and a 0-0 friendly draw in Swansea on Nov. 12, 2020.
Matchday 1: Argentina go into the tournament as one of the favorites to win the world cup. With the likes of Messi, Di Maria, Martinez and Alvarez, can AFC giants Saudi Arabia upset the three time FIFA World Cup champions?
Denmark and Tunisia clash in a pivotal 2024 World Cup group stage match. Denmark's tactical precision meets Tunisia's relentless energy, resulting in a fiercely contested game
Mexico and Poland go head-to-head in a game defined by contrasting styles. Mexico's quick, fluid passing tests Poland's disciplined defense, while Poland relies on their physicality and precise counter-attacks.
The iconic yellow and blue of Brazil, tournament favorites, open their World Cup campaign against an impressive Serbian side. Much anticipation lead up to the game to see the flair of Brazilian football set the World Cup alight.
England is up against USA at Al Bayt Stadium in round 2 of Group B in the FIFA World Cup. USA beat England 1-0 in Beto Horizonte in the 1950 World Cup. The game spawned a book of 'The Game of Their Lives' and film 'The Miracle Match'.
IR Iran takes on USA at Al Thumama Stadium in matchround 3 of Group B in the FIFA World Cup. The teams meet in the group stages of the World Cup for the 2nd time. Iran won 2-1 in Lyon in 1998. Hamid Estili and Mehdi Mahdavikia both scored.
Ecuador takes on Senegal at Khalifa International Stadium in round 3 of Group A in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is a first time meeting by these two teams, both have a chance to qualify to the next round by earning a victory in this match
Australia takes on Denmark at Al Janoub Stadium in matchround 3 of Group D in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is the first time these two teams meet in a World Cup match. Denmark needs a victory to advance to the round of 16.
Tunisia takes on France at Education City Stadium in round 3 of Group D in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It's their first meeting in a World Cup match. Tunisia needs to win and Australia to tie or Denmark winning by fewer goal margin to advance
Poland takes on Argentina at 974 Stadium in round 3 of Group C in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They had a previous World Cup match in 1974. Argentina needs a victory to make it to the round of 16 Poland must avoid loosing by a wide goal margin
Saudi Arabia takes on Mexico at Lusail Stadium in round 3 of Group C in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It's their first meeting in a World Cup match. Either team can advance to the round of 16 with a victory, Mexico would need a wide goal margin
Croatia takes on Belgium at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in round 3 of Group F in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It's the first time they face each other in a World Cup match. Belgium must win to advance to the round of 16.
Morocco takes on Canada at Al Thumama Stadium in round 3 of Group F in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It's their first meeting in a World Cup match. With a victory, Morocco can advance to the round of 16 as group leader, Canada is out.
Japan faces Spain at Mia Khalifa Stadium in round 3 of Group E in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It's their first meeting at a World Cup. Either team can advance to the round of 16 with a win. A tie only helps Spain. - Rodolfo Salinas-Villarreal
Ghana faces Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in round 3 of Group H in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The previous game was in the quarterfinal stage in 2010. Either team can advance to the round of 16 with a win,Uruguay would need a wide goal margin
Korea Republic faces Portugal at Education City Stadium in round 3 of Group H in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It's their second meeting in a World Cup, in 2002 Korea won 1-0 in the group stage. Korea must win to advance to the round of 16.
