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Padraig Whelan·25 November 2022

📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

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The second round of group stage action began at the World Cup on Friday with action from groups A and B.

Here is how day six looked.


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In the first game of the day, Iran took on Wales and their fans displayed a powerful message prior to kick-off before security removed it.

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The game turned on one rash decision from Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, who became the first player sent off at this tournament for this crude ‘tackle’.

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And Iran made the most of their numbers advantage by pouncing with two extremely late goals for the victory.

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

The World Cup produces these kind of moments. For Wales, the agony …

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

And the ecstasy for Iran

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

One of the most colourful supporters groups were out in force next as Senegal took on hosts Qatar.

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

And they sent them hope happy thanks to a clinical 3-1 victory.

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

Qatar did at least give their fans something to savour with their first ever World Cup goal thanks to this Mohammed Muntari header.

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

In game three, Cody Gakpo netted the fastest goal of the tournament so far with a wonderful strike from the edge of the penalty area.

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

Spirits remained high though among the South Americans, with this Ecuador fan poking fun at their neighbours with this sign, asking ‘when do Chile play?’

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

And they were celebrating once again when talisman Enner Valencia took his tally at the tournament to three.

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

But the most concerning image of the day was when he exited on a stretcher with a knee issue.

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

A vicious strike against the crossbar from Christian Pulisic in the final game of the day between USA and England got things started.

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

Once again, Weston McKennie’s hair was a standout – as was his performance.

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

But it was a familiar theme come full-time.

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

And England fans did not view it as a point gained.

Article image:📸 Picture perfect: The story of matchday six at the World Cup

What will day seven have in store?