FIFA World Cup Week 1 - Argentina, Germany shocks highlight the first week of FIFA World Cup 2022; Asians teams punch above their weight and shock the heavyweights
FIFA World Cup 2022 started on the 20th of November at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar. The start of the marquee event was marked by the controversies surrounding LGBTQ and the restrictions on the sale of alcohol. Day 1: In the first match of the tournament, the 'hosts' Qatar locked horns with the South American team Ecuador and lost the match by a 1-0 margin. This marked the first time a host nation lost the opening match in the World Cup. The hosts looked toothless in the opening-day loss. Day 2: The second day started with England scoring 6 goals against Iran and winning the match 6-2. The Netherlands took on Senegal and got the better of the African giants 2-0, Senegal is depleted by the loss of their talisman Sadio Mane. USA and Wales fought out a draw in the next match in which Gareth Bale scored his first goal in the World Cup match. Day 3: The third day witnessed the biggest upset of all time at the World Cup when Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina , who is considered to ...