Saka Completes Opening Match Double
Bukayo Saka cuts inside from the right and scores again against Iran, completing a two-goal performance in his first appearance at a men’s World Cup.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Bukayo Saka Biography and Timeline
Follow Bukayo Saka through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Bukayo Saka, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2022–2022Years on this page
2022
Saka Opens World Cup Account Against Iran
Bukayo Saka scores his first World Cup goal with a forceful left-footed finish following a set-piece, helping England build a commanding first-half lead over Iran.
Saka Finishes England Third Against Senegal
Bukayo Saka delicately lifts a finish over Senegal’s goalkeeper after Phil Foden’s delivery, completing England’s 3-0 round-of-16 victory.
Saka Wins First Penalty Against France
Bukayo Saka is fouled by Aurelien Tchouameni inside the France penalty area, giving Harry Kane the chance to equalise from the spot.
Records, sources and methodology
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