Some Amazing Upsets & Some Expected Blowouts: The 2022 World Cup (Teams' 1st Games)

In the opening round of the Wold Cup, each team plays 3 games. By Thursday November 24, each team will have played their opening match. Have you been watching and paying attention to the 'Beautiful Game'? Let's find out!

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What Canadian player missed a penalty shot early on in their game against Belgium?

How many goals did Belgium score against Canada in their 1st 2022 World Cup game?

Which of the following players scored 2 goals in England's first 2022 World Cup game?

What team did Ecuador beat 2 to 0 in their first game of the 2022 World Cup?

What team did the Netherlands defeat 2-0 in their opening game of the 2022 World Cup?

What team has the oldest player in the 2022 World Cup?

Which of the following 2 teams were the last to play their 1st game in the 2022 World Cup?

What French player scored 2 goals for his country in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup?

What was the score in France's 1st round victory over Australia?

How many goals did England score in their 1st World Cup game in 2022?

How many of England's goals vs Iran where the result of penalty kicks?

What did the government of Saudi Arabia do right after their victory in the team's 1st 2022 World Cup game?

How many goals did Spain score in their 1st 2022 World Cup game?

How many of the 32 teams will advance to the 2nd round of the World Cup in 2022?

What player for Ecuador accounted for all of his team's goals in their opening game of the 2022 World Cup?

There are five 18 year old players in the 2022 World Cup. Which of these nations does NOT have one of them?

What team upset Argentina in their 1st game of the 2022 World Cup?

Which of the following players scored 2 goals for Spain in their 1st World Cup game in 2022?

What team tied the USA 1-1 in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup?

How many goals did Croatia and Morocco combine for in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup?

How many goals did Lionel Messi score in Argentina's 1st game of the 2022 World Cup?

How many stadiums are being used in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup?

How did the the host nation Qatar do in their opening game of the World Cup?

What Iranian player scored both of his team's goals in their lopsided 1st game defeat?

What team upset Germany in their 1st game of the 2022 World Cup?

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