FIFA World Cup 2022: Latest News, Standings, and Predictions

November 24: Uruguay vs. South Korea, Portugal vs. Ghana
November 25: Wales vs. Iran, England vs. USA
November 26: Poland vs. Saudi Arabia, Argentina vs. Mexico
November 27: Japan vs. Costa Rica, Spain vs. Germany
November 28: Cameroon vs. Serbia, Brazil vs. Switzerland

Group Standings

After the conclusion of the first round of group stage matches, the standings in each group have taken shape:

Group A: Netherlands (3 points), Ecuador (3 points), Senegal (0 points), Qatar (0 points)
Group B: England (3 points), Iran (3 points), USA (1 point), Wales (1 point)
Group C: Argentina (3 points), Saudi Arabia (3 points), Mexico (1 point), Poland (1 point)
Group D: France (3 points), Australia (3 points), Denmark (1 point), Tunisia (1 point)
Group E: Spain (3 points), Costa Rica (3 points), Germany (1 point), Japan (1 point)
Group F: Croatia (3 points), Morocco (3 points), Belgium (1 point), Canada (1 point)
Group G: Brazil (3 points), Switzerland (3 points), Serbia (1 point), Cameroon (1 point)
Group H: Portugal (3 points), Ghana (3 points), Uruguay (1 point), South Korea (1 point)

Key Match Highlights

Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia: In a stunning upset, Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina in one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history. Argentina dominated possession but was unable to convert their chances, while Saudi Arabia capitalized on their opportunities with goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari.
England 6-2 Iran: England secured an emphatic victory over Iran, with Bukayo Saka scoring twice and Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford, Jack Grealish, and Jude Bellingham also getting on the scoresheet.
France 4-1 Australia: Defending champions France made a powerful statement with a comprehensive victory over Australia. Olivier Giroud became France's all-time leading scorer, while Kylian Mbappé also found the net.
Spain 7-0 Costa Rica: Spain produced a dominant performance, thrashing Costa Rica 7-0. Ferran Torres scored twice, with Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio, Gavi, Carlos Soler, and Álvaro Morata also contributing goals.