World Cup: England to play Senegal in Round of 16

Senegal's defender Abdou Diallo (2ndR) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 semi final football match between Burkina Faso and Senegal at Stade Ahmadou-Ahidjo in Yaounde on February 2, 2022. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

In the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup, England will play Senegal.

This is the first confirmed knockout tie of the tournament in Qatar.

With a 2-1 victory over Ecuador in the first set of games played on Tuesday, the Teranga Lions advanced.

Prior to Moises Caicedo tying the score for the South Americans, Ismaila Sarr’s penalty gave Senegal the advantage.

Captain Kalidou Koulibaly’s volley then sealed the win.

The Three Lions qualified after thrashing Wales 3-0 in the late kick-offs.

Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, scored twice either side of a Phil Foden goal to give Gareth Southgate’s men the victory.

England have never lost to an African team in the World Cup, winning 14 times and drawing six games.

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