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On Wednesday, the qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off. In Group D, the current world champions France began their performance with a 1-1 draw at home against Ukraine. Antoine Griezmann put the hosts ahead in the 19th minute. The Ukrainians equalized in the 57th minute when a goal was scored by France's defender Presnel Kimpembe.
In Group E, Belgium's national team started triumphantly with a 3-1 victory at home against Wales. The visitors got off to a great start and Wales led after 10 minutes thanks to a precise strike from Harry Wilson. Kevin De Bruyne leveled the score in the 22nd minute with a great shot, and a few minutes later Thorgan Hazard put the hosts ahead. Romelu Lukaku secured Belgium's victory in the 73rd minute with a penalty.
Other results:
Turkey 4:2 Netherlands
Slovenia 1:0 Croatia
Cyprus 0:0 Slovakia
Estonia 2:6 Czech Republic
Finland 2:2 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Gibraltar 0:3 Norway
Latvia 1:2 Montenegro
Malta 1:3 Russia
Portugal 1:0 Azerbaijan
Serbia 3:2 Ireland
