England vs Iran Highlights FIFA World Cup 2022: Saka completes brace as England begin campaign with commanding 6-2 win

FIFA World Cup 2022 England vs Iran Football Highlights: England started the FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign with a thumping 6-2 win against Iran. Catch the Highlights of ENG vs IRN:

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England vs Iran Highlights FIFA World Cup: England started the FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign with a thumping 6-2 win against Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Monday. Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock as headed past substitute goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini, with Luke Shaw sending the cross in the first half. Bukayo Saka then doubled England's advantage with a ferocious strike from inside the D, while Raheem Sterling connected a cross by Harry Kane on the volley to make it 3-0 to help England go into the interval with a three-goal cushion. Saka then went to complete his brace to extend England's advantage, but Mehdi Taremi helped Iran open their account shortly after. Marcus Rashford, who came in as a substitute, then netted England's 5th goal, before Jack Grealish made it 6-1 with an easy tap in. Iran were then awarded a late penalty, which was successfully converted by Taremi. Catch the Highlights of ENG vs IRN:

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• 21 Nov 2022, 08:44:56 PM IST

  England vs Iran LIVE score: England win 6-2

  The referee blows the full time whistle as England close the match 6-2.

  Bukayo Saka completes a brace, while Jude Bellingham scores the opener. Jack Grealish, Marcus Rashford, and Raheem Sterling also get their names on the scoresheet.

  Meanwhile, Mehdi Taremi also completes his brace for Iran.

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:43:59 PM IST

  England vs Iran LIVE score: Late drama, Iran nets their double

  Some discussion in the middle, as Iran players have a chat with the referee. He signals for VAR and immediately points at the spot for a penalty. 

  The foul was committed during the freekick, moments ago. Mehdi Taremi steps up for the penalty, and sends Pickford the opposite direction to score the second goal for Iran. 

  ENG 6-2 IRAN (90' + 10)

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:39:52 PM IST

  England vs Iran LIVE score: Sardar Azmoun hits the bar

  Substitute Sardar Azmoun finds a brilliant through ball, as he finds himself alone with Jordan Pickford. He takes an attempt, but his shot rattles the bar as the scoreline remains 6-1 with a little over two minutes remaining.

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:33:58 PM IST

  England vs Iran LIVE score: 10 minutes of additional time

  10 minutes of additional time as England continue to dominate possession near the opposition's D.

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:32:42 PM IST

  England vs Iran LIVE score: Easy work for Jack Grealish

  A through ball towards Callum Wilson, right beyond the centerline. He charges towards the ball, and runs with it, attracting the goalkeeper towards him. He then nudges it towards Grealish, who doesn't have a problem finding the back of the net. England make it 6-1. (90')

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:28:52 PM IST

  England vs Iran LIVE score: Excellent back flick by Foden but no damage

  Foden making most touches near the opposition's D, and also makes an excellent back flick pass towards Rashford, who instead of taking a shot passes it wide towards Shaw. England then lose possession as Iran look for a quick counter.

  However, the ball is deflected out for a throw in by an England defender. 

  We're reaching the closing stage of the match. England lead 5-1.

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:24:48 PM IST

  England vs Iran LIVE score: England take complete control

  England have taken full control, passing the ball around, looking for gaps to exploit.

  Foden passes the ball towards Rashford, slightly wide then what he must have expected. But he does a great work, and runs with it inside the D, before taking a shot, which is blocked by the Iran defender.

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:21:19 PM IST

  England vs Iran LIVE score: 10 minutes remain 

  Ten minutes, plus additional time remain in the contest. Iran will ensure to reduce the deficit, but looking at England's dominance and attacking prospects, the Three Lions would look to mount more goals on their opposition.

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:17:12 PM IST

  England vs Iran LIVE score: England substitutions

  England also make their five substitutions. Callum Wilson comes in for Harry Kane. Earlier, Eric Dier replaced Harry Maguire. Mount, Saka and Sterling also make way, for Rashford, Grealish and Mount.

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:13:12 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Rashford strikes

  Minute after arriving on the pitch Marcus Rashford makes an impact. He recieves the ball outside the D, runs with it inside the box, shows some nimble footwork and sends the ball to net England's fifth goal. ENG 5-1 IRAN (71')

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:08:00 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Iran open their account

  Iran finally have found their opening goal. Mehdi Taremi receives a beautiful through ball inside the box and launches it towards the goal. The shot was taken from close range, hence Pickford had no chance to stop it. 

  Meanwhile, Iran have made another change as Mohammadi comes in for Torabi.

  ENG 4-1 IRAN (65')

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:03:41 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Saka completes his brace

  Saka completes his brace. The striker finds the ball on the right side of the box, takes his time and takes an attempt at the post and sends the ball back of the net. England lead 4-0 at the 62nd minute.

• 21 Nov 2022, 08:01:11 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Iran try to counter

  England build another attack, but Iran manage to get the ball away from their box and quickly build an attack of their own. However, they lose possession. 

  We've reached the hour mark and the score remains 3-0.

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:57:42 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Quick counter by England

  Harry Maguire passes the ball to Sterling, who combines with Harry Kane for a good one-two, before charging alone towards Iran's goal. The defender manage to send the ball for a corner, but England fail to make anything out of it.

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:55:43 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: England continue to dominate

  John Stones with an exceptional piece of defending as he forces the ball for a goalkick, frustrating the Iran striker. 

  The game switches to the other end, as England earn a corner. Trippier steps up to take the setpiece but Iran manages to get it away but the Three Lions soon get possession and gets another corner. But no goal come off it.

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:51:31 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Second booking for Iran

  Second booking for Iran as Pouraliganji receives a yellow card for a tackle from behind on Harry Kane. England get a setpiece from a dangerous position, however, fail to make anything out of it. 

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:48:03 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Iran substitutions 

  Ezatolahi, Kanaani and Gholizadeh come on for Jahanbakhsh, Karimi and Cheshmi.

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:46:28 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: 2nd half underway

  Saka gets the ball rolling. Iran make three changes at the start of the second half. 

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:30:34 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Half-time

  The referee blows the whistle for the first half and England will go into the break with a 3-goal cushion.

  Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock, Bukayo Saka then doubled the advantage, before Raheem Sterling made it 3.

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:24:24 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: 14 minutes of additional time

  14 minutes of additional time due to the time loss at the initial stage of the match, while goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was receiving medical attention.

  Eight minutes of the additional time is done, England continue to dictate possession, and keep Iran on the backfoot. 

   

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:18:33 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: England make it 3

  Raheem Sterling now finds his name on the scoresheet. He connects an cross from Harry Kane on the volley, which blazes past the keeper. ENG 3-0 IRAN (45')

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:15:19 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Saka doubles England's lead

  England continue to dictate the proceedings as Iran send the ball for another corner kick.  

  Luke Shaw takes the setpiece as he sends a high ball, which Harry Maguire managed to keep it in the box. Saka then finds it in open position and strikes it hard to double England's lead. ENG 2-0 IRAN (43')

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:07:29 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Jude Bellingham strikes

  Jude Bellingham connects an incoming cross and heads the ball into the goalpost to break the deadlock. This is his first goal at the World Cup. What a moment for the young footballer. 

  Luke Shaw with the assist. ENG 1-0 IRAN (35')

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:05:22 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Maguire rattles crossbar

  Harry Maguire almost gives England the lead as he connects an incoming cross only to be denied by the crossbar.

• 21 Nov 2022, 07:02:05 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: England look thirsty to break the deadlock

  A wonderful play by Trippier and Saka on the right flank, before they play it to Sterling in the middle. Sterling then passes it back to Saka, who drills it inside the D to find Mason Mount. Mount's attempt however takes the sidenetting.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:59:44 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Saka takes an attempt

  Mason Mount passes the ball to Saka, standing on the edge of the box on the right side. The Arsenal player takes two touches, before striking at the post. But with no pace, it's an easy collection for the Iran goalkeeper.

  We're reaching the half hour mark.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:57:06 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Yellow card for Iran's Alireza Jahanbakhsh

  Alireza Jahanbakhsh gets a yellow card for his tackle on Luke Shaw. Gets his studs on the England defender's foot.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:55:29 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Good one-two on left flank

  A good one-two on the left side for England, but Iran evades the danger without any fuss. The match remains goalless after 24 minutes of play.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:53:18 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Iran show some fight

  Iran show some fight, but the England defenders keep things under control, until they concede a freekick. Good position to send a dangerous cross. 

  Nothing comes off it as England once again regain possession. 

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:50:29 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Early substitution for Iran

  20 minutes into the game, and we might see an early substitution here as goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand once again goes down to the ground. Looks like he hasn't recovered from the blow earlier.

  He is being stretchered off. 

  Hossein Hosseini replaces the goalkeeper.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:46:37 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Keeper ready

  A loud cheer by the fans as Iran's No. 1 gets back on his feet and is ready to go ahead with the proceedings.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:42:48 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Iran's substitute goalkeeper warms up

  Iran's substitute goalkeeper is warming up on the sideline as their number one stays down, as he receives medical attention.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:40:20 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Dangerous cross by England

  A setpiece for England just ahead of the center line. They play the ball towards the right flank, and there's another cross inside the Iran D but England fail to make anything out of it.

  Meanwhile, Iran goalkeeper is down after colliding with one of his defenders, while dealing with the cross.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:36:20 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Iran take time to settle

  Iran are taking their time, as their goalkeeper collects the ball, but kicks it outside only to hand the possession back to England. The score remains 0-0.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:34:24 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: England keep possession

  England keep possession, before sending the ball towards the right flank. A cross comes in, but Iran gets it away, but eventually concedes a corner. 

  Kieran Trippier takes the corner, but none of England players make a connection as the ball rolls for a goalkick.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:32:04 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Match underway 

  The referee blows the whistle as Iran get the ball rolling. 

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:28:26 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Jersey colors

  England will wear white, Iran will don the red colour jersey. We can see some emotional Iran fans in the stands as the national anthem was being played.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:25:27 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Pre-match rituals

  The players of both the side march to the centerstage for the pre-match rituals. The action will get underway shortly.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:21:39 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: A look at Iran's line-up

  Iran’s star forward Sardar Azmoun is not included in the playing XI. The striker, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, hasn’t played since injuring his calf in October. Porto's Mehdi Taremi leads the line for the Asian side.

• 21 Nov 2022, 06:03:30 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Lineups!

  England: Pickford, Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Mount, Sterling, Kane.

  Subs: Walker, Grealish, Henderson, Rashford, Pope, Phillips, Dier, Coady, Alexander-Arnold, Foden, White, Ramsdale, Wilson, Maddison, Gallagher.

  Iran: Beiranvand, Moharrami, Pouraliganji, Cheshmi, Majid Hosseini, Mohammadi, Noorollahi, Karimi, Hajsafi, Jahanbakhsh, Taremi.

  Subs: Khalilzadeh, Ezatolahi, Ansarifard, Amiri, Niazmand, Kanaani, Ghoddos, Torabi, Gholizadeh, Azmoun, Abedzadeh, Rezaeian, Seyed Hosseini, Jalali.

• 21 Nov 2022, 05:58:49 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: What does England's squad tell

  If we look at England's squad, it's a blend of youth and experience.

  13 players are set for their first World Cup experience.

• 21 Nov 2022, 05:56:25 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: England's star studded squad

  Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle United), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)

  Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Coady (Everton, loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Ben White (Arsenal)

  Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City), Declan Rice (West Ham United),

  Forwards: Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), James Maddison (Leicester City), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Chelsea), Callum Wilson (Newcastle United)

• 21 Nov 2022, 05:52:51 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Iran enjoying good form

  Iran, on the other hand, head into the tie with a contrasting fate. They had defeated Nicaragua 1-0 in a friendly, also won against Uruguay. They had played a draw against Senegal and would now look to draw confidence from such performances.

• 21 Nov 2022, 05:45:01 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: England's recent struggles

  England head into the FIFA World Cup on the back of poor form. The Three Lions have been defeated thrice in their last six matches, while the others ended in a draw.

  England, however, will look to start the World Cup afresh and make a statement right from the word go.

• 21 Nov 2022, 05:34:11 PM IST

  England vs Iran Live Score: Hello and welcome!

  Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 match between England and Iran, which will be played at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The scheduled kick-off time for the same is at 06:30 PM IST. Stay tuned for all the updates on the match!