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Senegal and the Netherlands brought this World Cup its first contest at Al Thumama Stadium

Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands, left, scores his side's opening goal during the World Cup, group A soccer match between Senegal and Netherlands at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

World Cup Group A: Senegal 0 Netherlands 2 (Gakpo 84, Klaasen 90+9)

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