In the 82nd minute, American player Walker Zimmerman was fouled inside the D and Wales were awarded a penalty. On which Garth Bell scored.

An exciting match was witnessed on Monday-Tuesday night in the ongoing Football World Cup in Qatar. The match between 2026 host United States of America (USA) and Wales ended in a 1-1 draw.

The American team, returning to the tournament after 8 years, was leading 1-0 for 80 minutes of the match. But, could not convert that lead into victory. Wales captain Gareth Bell saved his team from defeat in the first match by scoring an equalizer in the 82nd minute. However, they were gifted with this opportunity when American player Walker Zimmerman fouled inside the D in the 81st minute. In such a situation, the referee blew the penalty whistle. What was it then, the captain of Wales played this opportunity very well. Bell made no mistake in hitting the penalty shot and scored the equalizer. Neither team could score the winning goal in the remaining time and both had to share the points. Yellow cards were shown to 5 players in the match. In this, American got three and Wales got 2 yellow cards.

Two great saves by the American goalkeeper
Wales created a few chances after half time. But, the American defense failed them. Here in the 63rd and 65th minutes, Wales had chances to level the scores. There was also an attempt. But, American goalkeeper Turner made 2 great saves.

offensive start
The White Army launched an offensive. Forward player Timothy Wah attacked from his side in the 8th minute. But, the Iranian goalkeeper failed it. He got success in the 36th minute. When jersey number-10 C Pulisic threw a short pass inside the D. On this pass, Wah beat the goalkeeper and scored.

Ball position in the name of American
Most of the ball positions remained with America in this Group B match played at Al Rayyan Stadium. His players kept 59 percent of the ball with him. While 41 percent of the ball position remained with the players of Wales. American players passed 87%. While 76% passing was done by Wales. Even in shot on target, both looked equally.

America
Matt Turner (goalkeeper), Sergino Gianni Dust, Walker Zimmerman, Tim Ream, Antoine Robinson, W McKenney, Adams, Moses, Wah, Sargent, Pulisic.

Wales :
W Hennessy (goalkeeper), Ben Davies, Joe Rawdon, Chris Meepham, Nico Williams, Harry Wilson, Ampadu, Aaron Ramsay, Roberts, James, Gareth Bale.