Qatar 2022: What happens if England lose to Wales in the FIFA World Cup?

The Three Lions take on Wales in their final match of Group B in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Here is the scenario if England loses to Wales.

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By Kelvin Loyola

Updated on November 29, 2022 01:18PM EDT

**© (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)**Harry Kane of England in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.

England are coming off of a disappointing game against the USMNT in a 0-0 draw after dismantling Iran 6-2 in their opening group game. The Three Lions have 4 points and are well in the driver’s seat in Group B, now they will take on Wales at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan for confirmation of first place.

The winner of Group B will take on Senegal and avoid Netherlands, so it is important for the Three Lions to get a victory over Wales who are deemed the weakest team in the group.

Here are the scenarios if England were to lose to Wales in their last game of group B at the FIFA World Cup. You can watch this game in the US live on FuboTV (7-day free trial) and Peacock (Limited-time offer for 0.99/m).

Scenarios if England loses to Wales

If England were to lose by three goals or less, the Three Lions will qualify for the round of 16. They would finish first if Iran and USMNT draw.

James Maddison of England reacts during the England Training Session on match day -1 at Al Wakrah Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

If England lose by four goals or more to Wales, Wales will qualify, and England will be eliminated if Iran or USMNT ends in victory for either team.

Kelvin Loyola

Kelvin Loyola is a seasoned content writer and journalist at Bolavip, boasting over 15 years of experience in sports journalism and marketing. He has covered a wide array of sports including the USMNT, MLS, Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and Liga MX, as well as the NBA, MLB, NHL, and various entertainment topics. Prior to his journalism and marketing career, Kelvin worked in post-production, contributing to numerous movie, television, and digital projects. He also brings expertise in project management, social media, and web development. A graduate of Queens College with a degree in Media Studies, Kelvin is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish. His passions extend beyond his career to include soccer, marketing, photography, surfing, and pop culture, particularly comics.