31. Turkey
Group D. Lost 2-0 to Australia.
Stunned by Australia in match where they had more than 70% possession. Hardly the dream World Cup return in first match back since finishing third in 2002.
32. Austria
Group J. Beat Jordan 3-1.
Needed an own goal and a penalty to win. Hardly inspiring. Next up, world champions Argentina.
33. Ivory Coast
Group E. Beat Ecuador 1-0.
Huffed and puffed in opener with Ecuador. The introduction of Amad Diallo added a spark and gives them hope going forward.
34. Ghana
Group L. Beat Panama 1-0.
Looked poor in large periods against Panama but were saved by a 95th-minute winner. Will struggle against better opposition. England and Croatia to come.
35. Algeria
Group J. Lost to Argentina 3-0.
Hit by Messi magic. Didn’t have a shot on target.
36. Jordan
Group J. Lost to Austria 3-1.
Scored a really nice goal. But never really threatened to beat Austria. They will struggle to get out of the group.
37. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Group B. Drew 1-1 with Canada.
Looked set for an opening game win but were sunk by a deflected goal in Toronto.
38. Canada
Group B. Drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Playing in front of a home crowd but needed a deflected leveller to snatch a late draw.
39. Iraq
Group I. Lost 4-1 to Norway.
Not many teams can stop Erling Haaland and Iraq certainly couldn’t.
40. Ecuador
Group E. Lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast.
Tipped as tournament dark horses but, despite creating a few chances, but were disappointing in their 1-0 defeat by Ivory Coast. Nice kit, though.
