FIFA World Cup 2022, Highlights: England top Group B; USA beat Iran to go through to last 16

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B

Full-time results 

Iran 0-1 USA (Pulisic 38’) 

Wales 0-3 England (Rashford 50’, 68’; Foden 51’)

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Iran vs USA 

Iran have been knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2022, following a 0-1 defeat to USA in their final group match. It was a Christian Pulisic goal in the first half that proved to be the difference. USA finish second in Group B with five points, and will next play Group A winners Netherlands in the round of 16.

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Wales vs England 

Full time in Al Rayyan as England walk away with a 3-0 win over Wales, who are eventually knocked out. England will meet Senegal in the round of 16. However, there’s still action between Iran and USA as nine minutes of injury time have been added.. USA leading 1-0 at the  moment.

Everyone’s talking about that Marcus Rashford goal! 

Milestone alert: Rashford scores England’s 100th FIFA World Cup goal! 

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Wales vs England 

Goal number three for England! Marcus Rashford with his second of the night as England do furtherdamage against Wales, tripling their lead. 3-0 to England with 20 minutes left to play in regulation time.

Harry Kane had assisted Phil Foden’s goal! 

Harry Kane had assisted Phil Foden’s goal! 

Phil Foden arrives in style!

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Wales vs England 

Second half of Wales vs England is off to an electric start! Two goals inside two minutes as England take a 2-0 lead. Marcus Rashford with a direct free-kick hitting towards the top right corner. Phil Foden doubles England’s lead in the 52nd minute.

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Iran vs USA 

USA have made a second half substitution with Christian Pulisic earlier walking off with an injury. Worrying signs for USA. Brenden Aaronson is subbed in for Pulisic.

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B

We’re underway in the second half of the night’s contests, and just 45 minutes remain before we find out who advances from Group B to the round of 16 stage.

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B

HALF TIME! So, a Christian Pulisic goal is what separates USA from Iran in a crucial Group B contest, whereas we are still to witness a goal in the other game between Wales and England, that remains 0-0 after the first half.

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Iran vs USA 

GOAAAL! Christian Pulisic gives the United States of America a crucial 1-0 lead with just minutes left to play in the first half. Sergino Dest with the assist, and as it stands the lead means everything for USA as in the LIVE points table, they are second with five points. Meanwhile, the Wales-England contest remains 0-0.

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Iran vs USA 

Timothy Weah gets into the box for USA against Iran, but he mishits this one and it’s a goalkick for Iran. Moments later, USA win a corner, with Christian Pulisic taking it. The corner kick does not provide any result as the ball is headed away. 0-0

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Wales vs England 

Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward with a crucial save to prevent Marcus Rashford’s effort on scoring a goal. Rashford gets a throughball from Harry Kane, but Ward comes up with a diving effort to stop and block Rashford’s low attempt. Still 0-0.

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Iran vs USA

Just within seconds of beginning proceedings, Iran win a free-kick against the United States, but it’s headed away even before getting into the box. Meanwhile, Pulisic rushes into the final third, but he is tackled by Iran’s Hosseini.

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Wales vs England

And we’re underway, with Wales kicking off in the first half. The players of both teams take a knee before kicking off proceedings. Remember, USA and Iran are playing in the other Group B match at the sametime, and all four teams can still qualify for the last 16.

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Wales vs England 

LIVE action is just moments away, but first up, it’s time for the national anthems of both teams. First up, it’s Wales, followed by their continental rovals England.

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Iran vs USA 

Staring XIs 

Iran: Alireza Beiranvand (GK), Ehsan Hajsafi, Milad Mohammadi, Saeid Ezatolahi, Morteza Pouraliganji, Mehdi Taremi, Ali Gholizadeh, Majid Hosseini, Sardar Azmoun, Ahmad Nourollahi, Ramin Rezaeian

USA: Matt Turner, Sergino Dest, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Tyler Adams, Antonee Robinson, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic, Tim Ream, Tim Weah, Josh Sargent

FIFA World Cup LIVE Group B Wales vs England 

Starting XIs 

Wales: Danny Ward (GK), Neco Williams, Ben Davies, Chris Mepham, Joe Rodon, Joe Allen, Aaron Ramsey, Gareth Bale, Dan James, Ethan Ampadu, Kieffer Moore

England: Jordan Pickford (GK), Kyle Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Phil Foden

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the third and final matchday in Group B of the FIFA World Cup. Group B consists of England, Wales, Iran and the United States of America, and all four teams can go through to the round of 16, but only two teams will eventually make it. Both matches in Qatar kick off at the same time (10 pm local time, 12.30 am IST). Here’s the matchday three schedule of Group B: 

Wales vs England at Al Rayyan Stadium 

Iran vs USA at Al Thumama Stadium