World Cup: Daily update from day 2 in Qatar
France play Australia to begin their World Cup defense in Qatar with Kylian Mbappe shouldering the pressure after the champions suffered plenty of injuries to key players in the build-up.
Karim Benzema joined N’Golo Kante, Paul Pogba, Christopher Nkunku and Presnel Kimpembe on the sidelines ahead of the opening game.
Didier Deschamps still has plenty of firepower and Olivier Giroud may even improve their chances of winning as a selfless striker, given the side’s history in this tournament.
Australia will take inspiration from Saudi Arabia’s shock against Argentina as they look to pull off the upset as heavy underdogs here.
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Mexico 0-0 Poland
Half-time: Goalless at the break. Mexico have been on top, though.
Alexis Vega (left) and Jakub Kaminski in action during Mexico vs Poland
(AFP via Getty Images)
Alex Pattle22 November 2022 16:47
Mexico 0-0 Poland
45 mins: Just two minutes of added time at the added-time World Cup – a real rarity.
Mexico failed to make the corner count – not for the first time today – but hung onto the ball afterwards.
They’ve had the lion’s share of possession for some time now.
Alex Pattle22 November 2022 16:47
Mexico 0-0 Poland
45 mins: Lozano is brought down as he bursts into the Poland box, and he wants a free kick.
None is given, but the ball rolls to the onrushing Sanchez, who blasts a shot at goal!
Szczesny reacts well to tip the ball over the crossbar!
Alex Pattle22 November 2022 16:45
Mexico 0-0 Poland
44 mins: A sharp diagonal ball out to Lozano on the right is brought down really well by Mexico’s star man.
Some good interplay follows, but the move breaks down in the Poland box.
Alex Pattle22 November 2022 16:44
Mexico 0-0 Poland
40 mins: Again Mexico play a corner short, and it ends up being the wrong choice. They lose control as they try to work the ball across the edge of the Poland box, before losing possession altogether.
Alex Pattle22 November 2022 16:40
Mexico 0-0 Poland
38 mins: Lozano rolls in a low cross from the right, but it’s stabbed away by the retreating Poland defense.
Alex Pattle22 November 2022 16:39
Mexico 0-0 Poland
35 mins: Poland have failed to get the best out of Lewandowski so far. He’s not had enough service, and when his teammates have gotten the ball to him, the deliveries haven’t been clean enough.
Alex Pattle22 November 2022 16:35
Mexico 0-0 Poland
Alexis Vega on the ball for Mexico against Poland
(REUTERS)
Alex Pattle22 November 2022 16:32
Mexico 0-0 Poland
31 mins: Poland go long with the throw, and Mexico goalkeeper Ochoa catches the ball in his box.
Alex Pattle22 November 2022 16:31
Mexico 0-0 Poland
30 mins: Poland have a free kick near the halfway line after that Sanchez foul, and a long ball is sent into the Mexico box. It’s headed away, though, and Poland have a throw-in on their right flank.
Alex Pattle22 November 2022 16:30
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