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Despite possessing a plethora of fiery attackers, Uruguay and South Korea played out a hard-fought goalless draw.

The first ever meeting between Switzerland and Cameroon was settled by a solitary goal by a Cameroon-born star who represents the European side. Breel Embolo scored the only goal of the contest just minutes after the restart helping Murat Yakin's side secure a 1-0 win.

Michy Batshuayi netted the winner on the cusp of half-time as Belgium pulled off a hard-fought win over Canada in this FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F tie. Canada, who were making their second appearance at the Worlds Greatest Show, failed to make the most of their chances which included an Alphonso Davies penalty that was saved by Thibaut Courtois.

While Germany were shocked earlier in the day, Spain made sure there would be no blip at their end with a stellar performance against Costa Rica. Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio, Ferran Torres x 2, Gavi, Carlos Soler & Alvaro Morata ensured a proper rout in favour of Luis Enrique's side and registering their biggest win in FIFA World Cup history.

The Worlds Greatest Show keeps on delivering. The 2nd big upset of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Khalifa Int'l stadium as Japan registered a 2-1 comeback win over Germany. The four-time champions took the lead through an Ilkay Gundogan penalty in the first half but were wasteful for most of the match. Japan kept their cool and kept increasing the intensity of their attacks. And it bore fruit as Ritsu Doan & Takuma Asano helped the Blue Samurais turn it around and register their first-ever win over Germany.

Day 4 of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 began with a goalless draw between Morocco and Croatia. The defences of both sides were determined to maintain a clean sheet but there wasn't to be a breakthrough at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Poland & Mexico failed to capitalise on Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia, after playing out a goalless draw in their Group C encounter. Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski arguably had the best chance of the match but his penalty was saved by Guillermo Ochoa.

Reigning champions France began their FIFA World Cup title defence with a comprehensive win over Australia. Didier Deschamps' side suffered a scare in the early minutes when Craig Goodwin put the Socceroos ahead. But Adrien Rabiot's header followed by Olivier Giroud's tap in turned things around before the break. Mbappe got in on the act in the 68th minute before Giroud fired his second to become his nation's joint-highest goal scorer with 51 goals.

Denmark and Tunisia shared the spoils in what was the first goalless draw of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Both teams came close to breaking the deadlock many times and even had a goal ruled out for offside. Both keepers also kept their nerve to ensure a clean sheet & an unbeaten start for their nation in the latest edition of the worlds greatest show.

Argentina's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign began on a disappointing note as Saudi Arabia produced a come back win in Lusail. Lionel Messi had put the Albiceleste ahead from the spot 10 minutes into the match. But within a matter of eight second half minutes, the Falcons turned it around through goals from Saleh Al-Shehri & Salem Al-Dawsari.

After a 64-year wait, Wales finally featured in a FIFA World Cup match and battled to a 1-1 draw against USA in their opening Group B encounter. In a tightly-contested match, it was the North American side opened the scoring through Timothy Weah in the first half. But Gareth Bale converted from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute to force a draw.

In what was a tightly-contested affair, Netherlands managed to eek out a 2-0 win over Senegal in Group A. Both nations were defensively sound for most parts of the contest and appeared to be heading towards a goalless draw. But Cody Gakpo headed home the breakthrough goal in the 84th minute and Davy Klaasen sealed the three points for Louis Van Gaal's side with an injury-time goal.

England were on rampage mode in their opening match of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 against Iran; finding the back of the net 6 times. Bukayo Saka's brace and a goal each from Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford & Jack Grealish secured the result for Gareth Southgate’s side.

A disallowed goal, a scintillating brace, and some great football - Ecuador left no stone unturned to grab 3 points in the opening match of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.