FIFA World Cup: Iran protests reach Qatar stadium; England, Netherlands clinch victories

The Day 2 of the FIFA World Cup saw Iran fans and players staging protests against their government while England and Netherlands secured vital victories.

Iranian fans staged anti-government protests in the stand during FIFA World Cup game between Iran and England. Over 400 people have died in Iran in the protests. AP

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Iran national team registered protest against its government by not singing the national anthem. AP

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Iran had a bad day on the field though as they lost 6-2 to England. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for England. AP

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Bukayo Saka scored two more goals for England and was the star player against Iran. AP

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Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen scored late goals as Netherlands won a tense match 2-0 against Senegal. AP

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In the last game of Day 2, Tim Weah gave United States the lead against Wales. AP

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Gareth Bale scored late to help Wales avoid defeat in their first World Cup outing since 1958. USA vs Wales ended 1-1. AP

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Argentina's fans gathered holding a life-size cutout figure of late star Diego Maradona in Doha on the eve Argentina's match. AP

FIFA World Cup: Iran protests reach Qatar stadium; England, Netherlands clinch victories

The Day 2 of the FIFA World Cup saw Iran fans and players staging protests against their government while England and Netherlands secured vital victories.

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