Summary

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  • Wales play first World Cup game since 1958, USA back in the tournament having missed out in 2018

  • Harry Wilson starts for Wales ahead of Kieffer Moore, Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey also in XI

  • USA boosted as Juventus' Weston McKennie is fit to start

  • Tim Weah gives USA deserved half-time lead

  • Gareth Bale wins and scores penalty as second-half fightback earns Wales draw

  1. YELLOW CARDpublished at 11 mins

    USA 0-0 Wales

    That wasn't quite Ben Davies' last-ditch tackle against Slovakia, but Wales are lucky not to be behind.

    Wayne Hennessey's save was pure instinct.

    Meanwhile, Sergino Dest has gone into the book for a foul on Neco Williams.

  2. CLOSE!published at 9 mins

    USA 0-0 Wales

    A double chance for USA!

    First Wayne Hennessey saves from a deflected Tim Weah cross that comes off Joe Rodon and then Antonee Robinson misses at the near post with a good opportunity.

    A big let-off for Wales.

  3. All that's missing...published at 7 mins

    USA 0-0 Wales

    Chris Bevan
    BBC Sport at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Qatar

    WalesImage source, BBC Sport

    Red Wall here in force - tick.

    Anthem bellowed out - tick.

    Wales just need three points now to complete a perfect night in Doha.

  4. Postpublished at 6 mins

    USA 0-0 Wales

    Nathan Blake
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    It's pretty frantic to start, both teams at it, USA putting a little bit of pressure on Wales.

  5. Postpublished at 6 mins

    USA 0-0 Wales

    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

    Wow. Outnumbered as the Red Wall might be, that rendition of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau really stirred the soul. Awe-inspiring.

  6. Postpublished at 5 mins

    USA 0-0 Wales

    Wales very content to let the US have the ball.

    Possession v counter-attack.

  7. Postpublished at 4 mins

    USA 0-0 Wales

    Connor Roberts is forced to concede a corner, USA look bright.

  8. Postpublished at 3 mins

    USA 0-0 Wales

    A free-kick for USA from is comfortably cleared by Neco Williams, really poor delivery from Christian Pulisic.

  9. Postpublished at 2 mins

    USA 0-0 Wales

    Early progress for the USA is halted by big tackle by Ethan Ampadu.

    It will be interesting to see Ampadu in midfield tonight.

  10. Postpublished at 1 min

    USA 0-0 Wales

    Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim gets us under way at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

    Wales' first World Cup appearance since 1958.

    Here we go.

    Try and stay calm (I know you can't).

  11. Postpublished at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022

    USA v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    Jess Fishlock
    Wales' most-capped footballer

    There's no way Gareth Bale was missing a World Cup with Wales, there is no way he was going to do that.

    Bale is going to make sure is physically, mentally and emotionally ready to take and drag with team wherever it wants to go.

  12. Postpublished at 18:57 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022

    USA v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    Wales fans in incredible voice. Wow. What an anthem!

  13. Postpublished at 18:54 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022

    USA v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    Here we go with the anthems.

    It's the USA first.

  14. Postpublished at 18:53 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022

    USA v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    The teams emerge from the tunnel.

    This really is going to happen.

    Wales. At a World Cup.

    Oh my days.

  15. Wales' road to Qatarpublished at 18:53 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022

    USA v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    Not long to go now... This will get you going!

    They're ready, we're ready, it's time! The Match of the Day Wales team gets into the World Cup spirit with a special preview of the country's first appearance at the finals in 64 years.

  16. Postpublished at 18:51 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022

    USA v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    Nathan Blake
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    I just can't wait for the first whistle to go.

  17. Here comes the World Cup...published at 18:51 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022

    USA v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    Chris Bevan
    BBC Sport at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Qatar

    If any of the thousands of Wales fans inside the stadium were struggling to believe they were really at a World Cup, then seeing a giant version of the trophy wheeled towards them and plonked in the centre-circle has probably helped it sink in...

    World CupImage source, BBC Sport
  18. Four Lions, the Lighthouse Family & DJ Gunterpublished at 18:49 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022

    USA v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    How do footballers relax at the World Cup? What is Wales' matchday music? How are the players coping with the heat?

    Wales' record-cap holder Jess Fishlock sat down with midfielder Jonny Williams to find out.

    Media caption,

    Fishlock meets... Jonny Williams

  19. Fixtures, schedule, groups and where to watch on TVpublished at 18:47 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022

    USA v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    The Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 is now well under way.

    The tournament kicked off on Sunday as hosts Qatar lost to Ecuador.

    England and the Netherlands triumphed earlier today, while Wales are about to kick-off their campaign against the USA.

    But where can you watch all the World Cup games? When are the other group fixtures? What day do the knockout rounds start? And when is the final?

    BBC Sport provides you with all the fixture and TV information available for the first World Cup to be held outside the northern hemisphere summer.

    You can follow live text commentary of every game on the BBC Sport website, plus reports, news and analysis throughout the tournament.

    Read more: World Cup 2022, Fixtures, schedule, groups and where to watch on TV

    World Cup opening ceremonyImage source, Getty Images
  20. Fans ready to gopublished at 18:46 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022

    USA v Wales (19:00 GMT)

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