A look back at England’s World Cup results in Qatar after quarter-final defeat

Dec 11, 2022 2 min read
England’s World Cup is over after a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to France (Adam Davy/PA)
England’s World Cup is over after a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to France (Adam Davy/PA)

England’s World Cup came to an end with an agonising 2-1 quarter-final defeat by France in Qatar.

Here, Football Mad looks at the team’s results in the tournament.

England 6 Iran 2 – November 21

The 19-year-old Jude Bellingham kick-started the campaign with his first international goal with Bukayo Saka (two), Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish all scoring. Iran briefly pulled it back to 4-1 and 6-2, with Mehdi Taremi scoring both.

England 0 United States 0 – November 26

England’s Declan Rice, Jack Grealish and Marcus Rashford appear dejected
A goalless draw against the United States was frustrating (Mike Egerton/PA)

After the high of demolishing Iran, England laboured somewhat against the Unites States as expectations were somewhat dampened after their thrilling start.

England 3 Wales 0 – November 29

Marcus Rashford marked his first start of the tournament with two second-half goals either side of Phil Foden’s strike on his return to the team as progress to the last 16 was secured.

England 3 Senegal 0 – December 4

England’s Jordan Henderson celebrates with Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham set up Jordan Henderson for only his third England goal (Mike Egerton/PA)

Bellingham was again at the heart of England’s best play as he set up Jordan Henderson for his first international goal in over a year and had a hand in Harry Kane’s strike just before half-time, with Saka scoring his third of the tournament after the break.

England 1 France 2

Having gone behind to Aurelien Tchouameni’s 25-yard effort, England bounced back after half-time with Kane converting a penalty to equal Wayne Rooney’s all-time goalscoring record. However, Kane could not replicate the feat after Olivier Giroud nodded France in front as the Tottenham striker blazed a late spot-kick over the crossbar.

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