More people watched Wales’ opening game of the 2022 World Cup against USA than watched England’s tournament opener against Iran, official figures have revealed.
Wales played their first World Cup match in 64 years on Monday night at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, with Gareth Bale’s 82nd minute penalty rescuing a deserved point in what promises to be a tight and hotly-contested Group B.
England, meanwhile, had a much easier time of it against Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, securing a 6-2 win thanks to two goals from Bukayo Saka and a goal apiece for Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish.
