Matches in Pictures: France 154-6 Wales & Scotland 41-62 USA

Relive all the action as the defending champions laid down a marker in Sheffield and debutants USA beat the Bravehearts

4 Nov 2022

Matches in Pictures: France 154-6 Wales & Scotland 41-62 USA

Relive all the action as the defending champions laid down a marker in Sheffield and debutants USA beat the Bravehearts

By Megan Armitage at EIS Sheffield

France fell just short of beating their own world record winning margin in a comprehensive 154-6 demolition of Wales.

The reigning champions began their quest for a 'threepeat' in emphatic fashion at the EIS Sheffield, registering an incredible 27 tries with Lionel Alazard roaring into rugby league folklore with the most points ever scored by an individual in a World Cup match with 50.

Relive all the action after the second wheelchair double header in as many days saw Group B get underway in the Steel City.

Arno Vargas applies the finish for a destructive France in Sheffield. Getty Images

Mostefa Abassi had a second half to remember finishing with five tries. Getty Images

Jeremy Bourson scored a fantastic five tries for France in their Group B opener. Getty Images

Gilles Clausells of France celebrates following their side's victory. Getty Images

France sign autographs for enamoured school children after showing their class. Getty Images

The USA sent out a strong message with their 12-try 62-41 win over Scotland, player of the match Mackenzie Johnson and captain Jeff Townsend claiming four apiece in a hard-fought battle with the Bravehearts.

Relive all the action from the day's second thrilling clash from Sheffield.

Mackenzie Johnson made history with USA's first-ever wheelchair World Cup try to open the scoring. Getty Images

Johnson got four in total but was also unlucky to be disallowed one in a close call. Getty Images

William Johnstone races away with the ball as Callum Young makes the tackle. Getty Images

Jesse Lind's double helped shake off a spirited Scotland side in Sheffield. Getty Images

The Rugby League World Cup promises to be the biggest, best and most inclusive event in the sport’s 127-year history with men’s, women’s and wheelchair teams competing in 61 games across 21 venues throughout England. Tickets are available via rlwc2021.com/tickets