Japan came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win over Germany while Spain ran riot over Costa Rica after hammering them 7-0 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.
Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry's record as France's all-time top goalscorer following his brace in their 4-1 victory over Australia in their opening World Cup 2022 Group D encounter on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina after they came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win in their opening World Cup Group C encounter at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Germany winger Leroy Sane has been ruled out of his side's opening World Cup encounter against Japan with a knee injury.
England made a flying start at the World Cup by outclassing Iran, while the Netherlands claimed a comfortable win and Wales fought back to earn a draw against the United States on Monday.
England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start after they cruised to a comfortable 6-2 victory over Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Cristiano Ronaldo says his row with Manchester United will not have any effect on the Portuguese national team at the World Cup in Qatar.
Hosts Qatar made a poor start to the World Cup when they were outplayed by Ecuador to slip to a 2-0 defeat at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday writes Nick Said in Doha.
Belgium wing back Timothy Castagne says they are not expecting captain Eden Hazard to sparkle in the early stages of the World Cup as hasn't played much for Real Madrid this season.
Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after tearing a muscle in his left thigh, the French Football Federation has confirmed.