Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson unpack an entertaining opening day of action in Qatar where Enner Valencia starred in Ecuador's win over the host nation. Christina Unkel joins to discuss the offside call that had many a viewer scratching their heads in confusion. And the guys look ahead to Monday's games as Senegal and Netherlands go toe-to-toe and Group B's hopefuls get their World Cup campaigns underway.
(00:59) -- The World Cup is underway!
(03:16) -- Ecuador looking good, Qatar not so much
(15:21) -- VAR wars: Christina Unkel explains *that* offside call
(28:28) -- Rating the opening ceremony
(30:40) -- Group A preview: Senegal vs. Netherlands
(35:28) -- Group B preview: England vs. Iran
(41:55) -- Group B preview: USA vs. Wales
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