19 things we loved on Day 4 of WC 2022: Gavi, Rudiger, Japan…
We’re now truly into the swing of things at the Qatar World Cup, enjoying a second successive day of no fewer than four matches to enjoy.
Morocco’s goalless draw with Croatia got us off to a slow start in the morning, but things soon picked up with Japan’s sensational against-the-odds comeback win against Germany, while Spain put on a show as they put Costa Rica to the sword. Canada’s spirited display – not quite getting what they deserved – against Belgium capped the day off nicely.
Here are 19 of our favourite moments from a memorable day of World Cup action.
Sofyan Amrabat
Keeping the world waiting while having a poo.
When you're ready 😅
Sofyan Amrabat keeping us all waiting to start the second half…
I wonder what kept him? 🤔#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/mpST5QCtz4
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 23, 2022
Sofyan Amrabat
Or perhaps he was donning his NFL gear…
A block straight out of the NFL! 💪
No yellow card for this one… #ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/1xPhTDWrP5
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 23, 2022
Selim Amallah
Panto season has arrived at the World Cup.
Ouch 😅#WorldCup defending at its finest 😂#BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/WDmj7fgg1U
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 23, 2022
Alex Scott
The BBC pundit has stood up for her beliefs in Qatar and we cannot respect that enough.
Love will always conquer hate 😘.
There are some good games of football on today btw..
That Belgium v Canada later on BBC looks interesting 😉 pic.twitter.com/E34OUhePqk— Alex Scott MBE (@AlexScott) November 23, 2022
Roy Keane
Keane is fast becoming the MVP of this World Cup.
"Nice to see England get a taste of their own medicine… they've took players: Rice, Grealish" 😬
Don't get Roy started on that one 😅#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/jJ0waAfNy8
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 23, 2022
Germany
With the subject of protest dominating the opening of this World Cup, Germany found another way to get their message across before facing Japan.
Brilliant.#WorldCup2022 pic.twitter.com/N6O6ltyV1n
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) November 23, 2022
Jamal Musiala
Brilliant footwork from the highly-rated youngster.
Didn't get the finish but it's clear Jamal Musiala is a serious baller 🙌#ITVFootball | #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/L48XptQay2
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 23, 2022
Antonio Rudiger
Football’s biggest joker was up to his old tricks.
Antonio Rudiger powered up mid-sprint ⚡😂#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/WwIIak4GiK
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 23, 2022
Shuichi Gonda
Stunning save from the Japan goalkeeper.
Didn't get the finish but it's clear Jamal Musiala is a serious baller 🙌#ITVFootball | #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/L48XptQay2
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 23, 2022
Japan fans, Pt. I
We can’t imagine England fans doing this.
This is class from the Japan fans 🇯🇵👏
Cleaning up in the stadium after the Germany game.#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/TavpGQSX4N
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 23, 2022
Japan fans, Pt. II
Some supporters were understandably emotional after beating Germany.
— Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty) November 23, 2022
Japan fans, Pt. III
Sensational scenes from Tokyo.
— Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty) November 23, 2022
Gary Neville
Oh dear, Gary. Oh dear…
"The team's okay but there's no goals in it!" ⚽️@GNev2 has his reservations about how clinical @SEFutbol are going to be with their 'team in transition'… 🇪🇸
🗣️ @laura_woodsy#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/U0XHB7Fpjp
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 23, 2022
Gavi
So, so good.
The youngest World Cup goalscorer since Pele netted in the 1958 final 🤩
Gavi announced himself on the global stage in style 💫#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/U39MzbrHHG
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 23, 2022
Spain
Hard to remember a more dominant performance at the World Cup.
— Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty) November 23, 2022
Graeme Souness
Souness pulled no punches in his assessment of Costa Rica.
"I could have played where Busquets did today!"
Graeme Souness still fancies himself in the midfield role having just seen that Costa Rica performance… 👀#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/7mmR94Zg8F
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 23, 2022
Belgium’s kit
Sorry, but if you have flames on your kit, this is the first 17 minutes you deserve
— Adam Hurrey (@FootballCliches) November 23, 2022
Alphonso Davies
Naughty from Canada’s main man.
Tielemans needs to retire after this cos ain’t no way 😭 pic.twitter.com/j08xL1RS1Y
— ScHoolBoy T (@MT_Prxphet) November 23, 2022
Kevin De Bruyne
How rare is it that you get honesty like this?
Kevin De Bruyne on being named player of the match:
"I don't think I played a great game. I don't know why I got the trophy. Maybe it's because of my name." pic.twitter.com/JLvhOo3Iiz
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 23, 2022
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