Video Highlights

  • 1:29

    Why were Iran given a penalty when England weren't?

  • 2:01

    Marcotti impressed by England's devastating performance vs. Iran

  • 1:29

    Dawson: England show credentials with dream start

England hit Iran for six in World Cup opener

England kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 6-2 rout of Iran as Bukayo Saka scored a brace on his team's Group B debut.
May 17, 2023, 04:52 am - Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero

Match Timeline

England
Iran
  • KO
  • 20
  • 25
  • 35
  • 43
  • 45+1
  • HT
  • 45
  • 48
  • 62
  • 63
  • 65
  • 70
  • 71
  • 71
  • 76
  • 77
  • 90
  • 90+13
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, England 6, IR Iran 2.
90'+14'
Second Half ends, England 6, IR Iran 2.
90'+13'
Goal! England 6, IR Iran 2. Mehdi Taremi (IR Iran) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Match Stats
ENGIRN
Possession
78.1%
21.978.1
21.9%
Shots on Goal
7
3
Shot Attempts
13
8
Yellow Cards
0
2
Corner Kicks
8
0
Saves
1
1