England were ruthless in their Qatar 2022 debut against Iran. The Three Lions put six past Carlos Queiroz‘s team, fueling an entire country’s expectations of challenging for another FIFA World Cup title.
Jude Bellingham gave Gareth Southgate‘s side the lead after 35 minutes, with Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling extending the lead before halftime. In the second half, the Arsenal man bagged another goal before Mehdi Taremi pulled one back for Iran.
It didn’t take long for England to react, with Marcus Rashford scoring shortly after coming on. Jack Grealish made it six, and Taremi scored his second of the night to seal the 6-2.Of course, fans flooded social media with hilarious memes and reactions. The famous “It’s coming home” andHarry Maguire once again took center stage.
Qatar 2022: Best memes and reactions of England’s win over Iran
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Managing Editor of World Soccer Talk while continuing in his role as Managing Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with Bolavip in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of multiple sports, including soccer, with a specialty in original content and real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup and UEFA Champions League finals. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian soccer for Sambafoot. In May 2025, Martin became Managing Editor of Bolavip, where he leads the team, drives the website's growth, and oversees content focused on sports news, analysis, interviews, and exclusive coverage. In November 2026, he expanded his editorial responsibilities by joining World Soccer Talk as Managing Editor, bringing his extensive experience in sports journalism and editorial leadership to the role.
