Group A and Group B matches of FIFA World Cup 2022 have come to a conclusion. Senegal overpowered Ecuador in their encounter while Netherlands did not let Host Qatar get away even with a draw. In Group B, England as expected won over Wales and USA won over Iran. From two groups – Netherlands (7), Senegal (6), USA (5), England (7) qualified to Knockouts as respective Group toppers. Brazil, France, Portugal have already qualified to FIFA World Cup Round 16 by winning 2 matches each.
FIFA World Cup Group A: Netherlands vs Qatar:
Netherlands won the game with 2-0 scoreline against Qatar. Cody Gakpo 26′ and Frenkie de Jong 49′ scored goals for the team. Netherlands took 13 shots at goal with 4 on target. They had 63% ball possession, made 783 passes with 91% accuracy. Netherlands made 19 fouls, got 1 Yellow Card, 4 Corners and 5 Offsides. Qatar took 5 shots at goal with 3 on target. They maintained 37% ball possession, made 452 passes with 82% accuracy. Qatar made 9 fouls, got 2 Corners.
FIFA World Cup Group B: Iran vs USA:
USA won the match against Iran with 1-0 scoreline. Christian Pulisic scored for USA in 38th minute to secure them a win and place in Knockouts. USA took 12 shots at goal with 5 on target. They had 51% ball possession, made 474 passes with 83% accuracy. USA made 10 fouls, got 1 Yellow Card, 1 Offside. Iran took 4 shots at goal with 1 on target. They maintained 49% ball possession, made 466 passes with 77% accuracy. Iran made 14 fouls, got 3 Yellow Cards, 1 Corners and 2 Offside.
FIFA World Cup: Group B: England vs Wales
England as anticipated dominated against Wales with 3-0 scoreline. Marcus Rashford got first goal at 50th minute and Phil Foden immediately struck second at 51st minute. Marcus Rashford again scored a goal at 68th minute to make it 3-0. England took 18 shots at goal with 7 on target. They had 65% ball possession, made 594 passes with 88% accuracy. England made 9 fouls, got 6 Corners and 1 Offsides. Wales took 7 shots at goal with 1 on target. They maintained 35% ball possession, made 329 passes with 78% accuracy. Wales made 16 fouls, got 2 Yellow Cards, 1 Corners and 1 Offside.
FIFA World Cup has now seven teams in Round 16 Knockouts and the big names haven’t disappointed their fans. Qatar did not play as per the fan expectations and they are the only team to lose all matches at the moment. FIFA World Cup will definitely become interesting post this weekend as the real box office clashes begin from now on.
