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Korea Overturn Czechia Lead to Win Group A Opener
Oh Hyeon-Gyu's 80th-minute finish completed a 2-1 turnaround against a side that opened the scoring while holding less than 40% of the ball.
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In Group A's First Round, the Ball Went to the Winners
Mexico at 60.5% and Korea at 61.5% each controlled possession and won; their opponents managed 10 shots between them across two opening matches.
Pochettino Preaches Calm as USMNT Face Their Home World Cup Debut
Lineup questions unresolved a day before kickoff, USA meet Paraguay in Los Angeles on Saturday with co-host expectation at its peak.
Three Red Cards in the Opener Set a Tone Every Group Is Now Reading
The Mexico-South Africa dismissals sparked debate over referee control, but the sharper signal is what the Azteca's physicality tells coaches preparing for Group A.
Three Red Cards, Two Goals: Mexico Commands the Opener
Julián Quiñones netted the tournament's first goal with a nutmeg finish as South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole became the first player sent off at the 2026 World Cup.
Canada's First Home World Cup Match Carries Co-Host Weight
Canada face Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on Friday — their Group B opener and their first competitive World Cup match on home soil.