ᑕ❶ᑐ World Cup 2022: England and Wales prepare for tournament opener

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For England, the wait lasted four years. For Wales, it’s been a bit longer. Sixty years older, in fact.

The Three Lions, who face Iran (13:00 GMT on BBC One and iPlayer), are desperate for another shot at (Site notre bureau spécialisé)’s biggest prize since falling in the semi-finals in Russia four years ago.

But when the players of Wales take to the pitch at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium to face the United States (7:00 p.m.), it will be the realization of a 64-year-old dream.

Simply put, it will be a huge day for both nations.

Southgate wants to take England fans on another journey

The World Cup has the power to immobilize a country.

On Monday, extended lunch breaks will certainly be prizes. Desktop TVs are likely to have (Site notre bureau spécialisé) on. And yes, some school kids may get the chance to watch the game between classes.

No one will want to miss England’s first game against Iran.

While Gareth Southgate’s side surrendered to criticism after being relegated to the Nations League, England have captured the country’s imagination in their last two tournaments.

After finishing fourth at the 2018 World Cup, they came awfully close to last summer’s European Championship, losing to Italy on penalties in the final at Wembley.

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“We have taken our supporters on a fantastic journey over the past few years,” Southgate said.

Now Southgate and his players want to take England fans on another journey as they try to end 56 years of World Cup injury.

« Our country is going through a difficult time as we speak, » Southgate added. “Life has been difficult for our people – we are going through an economic recession – and we want a trip that brings them real happiness. »

‘As long as we give 100%, our country will love us for it’

When Wales were knocked out of the 1958 World Cup quarter-finals by a 17-year-old Pelé and eventual winners Brazil, few would have predicted that it would take them 64 years to grace the biggest stage in the world. (Site notre bureau spécialisé) for the second time.

At this time, 3,000 Wales supporters travel to Qatar. Those who couldn’t make it will have to set the mood in lounges and pubs across the country on Monday evening.

Yes, World Cup fever has gripped Wales – and captain Gareth Bale can feel it.

“Schools will stop to watch our matches [Wales’ second group match, against Iran, kicks off at 10:00 GMT]. It’s one of those moments that’s a huge piece of history, something we wanted, » said Bale, who also captained Wales at Euro 2020.

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“We have the support of the nation at home, no matter what. As long as we give 100%, our country will love us for it. »

Bale, who said his first memory of the World Cup was France 98, added: « The most important thing, the best thing was to develop (Site notre bureau spécialisé) in Wales and inspire another generation, so that more children play (Site notre bureau spécialisé).

“By doing this we want to have a stronger national team in the future and hopefully someone will be here in 20 years time saying that we inspired them. »

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