The 2022 FIFA World Cup is officially underway after the opening ceremony and inaugural match on Sunday. Ecuador spoiled Qatar's party by handing them a 2-0 loss, and the result was never in question.
England would probably sign up for a similar tidy win of their own over Iran on Monday in Day 2 of the World Cup.
It probably won't be as easy as it was for Ecuador in the other two group matches slated for the same day: Senegal vs. Netherlands should prove a tight affair in Group A, while USA vs. Wales is a balanced match on paper.
After Monday's action there will be four matches per day for the rest of the group stage.
World Cup matches today
The picture should begin to take shape in both Group A and Group B as each concludes the first round of matches. Losing the opener could prove a blow that is difficult to come back from for the likes of Qatar and any defeated sides on Monday.
Below is the list of matches with the two Group B contests sandwiching the Senegal vs. Netherlands match. Dutch star Memphis Depay is confirmed out for this match, and after Sadio Mane's forced absence due to injury, it's anyone game.
Latest World Cup scores today
There will be six hours of action for fans to consume on Monday:
Monday, Nov. 21
GroupMatchTime (GMT / ET)StadiumBEngland vs. Iran13:00 / 08:00Khalifa Int'lASenegal vs. Netherlands16:00 / 11:00Al ThumamaBUSA vs. Wales19:00 / 14:00Ahmad Bin Ali
FIFA World Cup results yesterday
Qatar 0-2 Ecuador
Qatar disappointed in its World Cup bow on home soil and the match was over by halftime as Enner Valencia's brace was enough to see Ecuador roll.
It's the first time that a host nation has been defeated in its opening match and Qatar manager Felix Sanchez has his work cut out for him to lift the spirits of his team after the deflating loss which saw fans streaming out of the Al Bayt Stadium well before the final whistle.
2022 World Cup results so far
We've only had the one matchday so far and the final result was never in question:
DateGroupMatch Sunday, Nov. 20AQatar 0, Ecuador 2Highlights
2022 World Cup matches tomorrow
Groups C and D will be at the center of attention on Tuesday as Lionel Messi's once again quest for a first World Cup begins in earnest. Saudi Arabia isn't expected to give the Albiceleste much of a fight in their first contest. Mexico and Poland are realistically competing for second place behind Argentina.
Denmark vs Tunisia and France vs. Australia are two mismatches on paper, but the World Cup has always offered up a surprise or two during the group stage, which could through Group D into chaos.
Time (ET)MatchTVStreaming5 a.m.Argentina vs. Saudi ArabiaTSNTSN app8 a.m.Denmark vs. TunisiaTSNTSN app11 a.m.Mexico vs. PolandTSNTSN app2 p.m.France vs. AustraliaCTV,
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