FIFA World Cup: Team USA, England, Netherlands, Senegal Advance To Knockout Stage

 The Third and final cycle of group-stage games in the FIFA World Cup opened on Tuesday in Qatar.

GROUP A:

At Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan:

Kalidou Koulibaly scored the game winner in the 70th minute as Senegal defeated Ecuador 2-1 to advance to the knockout stage.

At Bayt Stadium, Al Khor:

Cody Gakpo (26') and Frenkie de Jong (49') each scored once as the Netherlands blanked hosts Qatar 2-0.

Final Group A Standings:

1. Netherlands (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)A

2. Senegal (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)

3. Ecuador (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)

4. Qatar (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)

The Netherlands and Senegal advanced to the knockout stage.

GROUP B:

At Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan:

Marcus Rashford scored twice (50', 68') as England dominated Wales 3-0 and clinched top spot in Group B and a berth in the Round of 16.

At Al Thumama Stadium, Doha:

Christian Pulisic scored the lone goal of the match in the 38th minute as the United States defeated Iran 1-0 and joined the Three Lions in advancing to the knockout stage.

Final Group B Standings:

1. England (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 7)

2. United States (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)

3. Iran (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)

4. Wales (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)

England and the United States advanced to the knockout stage.