After the first match, Spain’s impressive 7 to 0 against Costa Rica, “La Roja” is at the top of the table in Group E.
Next Sunday Spain will play against Germany.
The goals were scored by Olmo in the 11th minute; 2, Asensio in the 21st, Torres by penalty in the 31st minute.
In the second half Torres scored again in the 54th minute; goal number 5 was scored by Gavi in the 74th minute, then Soler scored in the 90th minute and finally Morata in minute 90 +2.
Gavi was the youngest scorer at a World Cup in decades – namely since Pele in 1958.
Gavi is the youngest goalscorer in a World Cup match since Pele in the 1958 final pic.twitter.com/cvICaZvtvU
– ESPN (@espn) November 23, 2022
Spain coach Luis Enrique has selected a young team for the World Cup in Qatar. There is no standout star in the Spanish team, but plenty of young talent.
Pedri in particular shone in the early stages two days before his 20th birthday. His fine passes saw Olmo and Marco Asensio just miss the goal. Olmo completed a chip from Gavi, just 18, to make it 1-0 – Spain’s 100th World Cup goal.
King Felipe VI sat in the VIP box at Al-Thumama Stadium to witness Spain’s highest World Cup win.
Japan beat Germany in opening match
A new day, a new surprise at the World Cup: Japan beat Germany 2-1. Hansi Flick’s team had nine wasted shots on goal, the only goal being a penalty. But the goals of the fighting Japanese – who only needed four attempts – sent them into raptures.
Canada’s first World Cup fixture in 36 years tonight and they were absolutely brilliant. They really did deserve something. pic.twitter.com/AtIMvISsPl
– SPORTbible (@sportbible) November 23, 2022
Surprisingly strong: Belgium against Canada
Belgium were set for the match against Canada, but the North Americans showed great fighting spirit and delivered an impressive World Cup comeback. Belgium fought their way to 1:0 in the 44th minute – final score. Belgium took the lead in Group F.
Morocco and runners-up Croatia drew. Spain tops Group E ahead of Japan, Germany and bottom team Costa Rica.