After Qatar and Ecuador raised the curtain on the 2022 World Cup at midday Sunday ET in Al Khor, the 1st full day of competition commences with England vs. Iran and Senegal vs. the Netherlands before the United States begins its quest in the tournament against Wales. England are expected to easily beat Iran, while a Senegal side missing Sadio Mane should struggle to match wits against a Dutch team featuring Virgil van Dijk and Memphis Depay.
Meanwhile, after missing the 2018 competition, a young American group hopes to get off on the right foot against the Welsh in a match that will set the tone for Gregg Berhalter’s men in the group stage.