England gains big victory on Day 2 of the FIFA World Cup

England v IR Iran: Group B - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 21: Declan Rice of England in action with Ehsan Hajisafi of IR Iran during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and IR Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

England has burst upon the 2022 World Cup with a big victory that has highlighted day two of the tournament. The English showdown with Iran was as notable for issues peripheral to the game as the actual football. There were two other matches to round out the first full day of the tournament, as Australia waits for the Socceroos to take their bow on day three.



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