The 2022 World Cup is upon us.
The tournament started on Sunday with Ecuador won 2-0 against host nation Qatar And it continues in earnest on Monday with three games.
The USA and England are in Group B and are both looking for three points ahead of the massive Black Friday clash. England did their part early Monday morning, 6-2 against Iran. In the other match, the Netherlands aims to top Group A by defeating Senegal in their opening match.
Senegal versus the Netherlands
11 a.m. ET Monday, Fox
Senegal’s prospects did not budge with the news of the exit of star Sadio Mane. However, we tend to put the pilot on the tie. This is the best African team and Ismaila Sarr is capable of leading the front line while Kalidou Koulibaly is one of the best defenders in the world.
United States v. Wales
2 p.m. ET, Monday, Fox
As you probably know, the USMNT is back in the World Cup for the first time since 2014. This drought is nothing compared to the Wales team that competed in the World Cup for the first time in 64 years. Gareth Bale remains a star of the Wales national team having taken up a part-time role at LAFC and Aaron Ramsey remains a key component. The biggest question for the Welshman is Joe Allen. He injured his hamstring in September and has not played since. If Allen can’t go, there is no real replacement for him on the team.
We’ll take the USA to victory in what could be one of our top five group stage matches. The loser of this game has a high promotion to reach the round of 16.
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