FIFA World Cup First Match
FIFA World Cup 2022 Hosted Country, Live Stream & Groups! On Monday, England and Iran will meet at Khalifa International Stadium in Ar-Rayyan for the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Group B. Fifth-ranked England won their six-team qualifying group and earned a spot in the World Cup 2022. The Three Lions were undefeated in their first eight matches and outscored their opponents 39-3 in the process. As for Asia, Iran qualified for the 2022 World Cup before any other team. The Iranians finished first in their group with an 8-1 record in 10 games.
The game will begin at 8 am Eastern Time. In the most recent England vs. Iran odds available from Caesars Sportsbook, England are listed as the -325 favorites (bet $100 to win $325) while Iran is listed as the +1100 underdogs. The over/under for the number of goals scored is set at 2.5, and the price for a draw is +370. Be sure to check out the finest bets and analysis from SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green before making any Iran vs. England picks or predictions for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Martin Green is an expert in the soccer betting industry.
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FIFA World Cup 2022 England Vs Iran Match History
The Three Lions have a wealth of expertise to draw upon as a result of their recent success in major events. During the World Cup in 2018, England made it all the way to the semifinals before losing to Croatia in extra time and being eliminated. The next year, Gareth Southgate’s team competed in the final of the European Championship, although they were ultimately defeated by Italy in a shootout. In addition, Jude Bellingham is quickly becoming a well-known name. Borussia Dortmund’s 19-year-old midfielder is a multitalented player who is capable of defending, attacking, passing, and shooting the ball.
In addition to his success in the Champions League, he is already considered to be one of the top players in the Bundesliga. With 51 goals, striker Harry Kane is the second-highest-scoring player in England’s history, trailing only Wayne Rooney by a margin of just two goals. After reaching the back of the goal six times during the most recent World Cup, Kane was named the tournament’s top scorer.
In their first encounter of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, England defeated Iran by a score of 6-2 to make a strong statement about their presence in the competition. In the match involving the Three Lions, Bukayo Saka scored two goals, and other players, including Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford, each scored one goal. Mehdi Taremi scored both goals for Iran during the match.