After arriving in Qatar with a surprising lack of buzz, England’s players were determined to send a message. In their opening World Cup game, the team brushed aside Iran in a 6-2 rout that suggests a deep run is possible.
A last-minute warning from FIFA prevented the display of a ‘One Love’ armband on the field. England powered on with a dominant display that suggests a deep run is possible.
Qatar has spent more money than any previous soccer World Cup host country on stadiums and other infrastructure. WSJ looks at the multibillion-dollar spending spree that the tiny state hopes will pay dividends in the long-run. Photo: Frank Hoermann/Sven Simon/Zuma PressDOHA, Qatar—England is ranked No. 5 in the world, reached the World Cup semifinals four years ago and last summer came within a penalty shootout of winning the European Championship.
Brazil, Argentina and France entered as heavy favorites, while Spain and Germany were tipped as trendy outsiders. For perhaps the first time in recorded history, England felt a little overlooked. So in their opening game, England’s players were determined to send a message.
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