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Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has called on his players to demonstrate their progress over the last three and a half years as they face the Netherlands in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday. He emphasized relentless preparation and confidence, noting this is the team's third consecutive World Cup under his leadership.
The 2026 World Cup opened on June 11 with a Hollywood-style ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring performances by Future, Katy Perry, and K-pop star Lisa. Hollywood stars like Tom Cruise and David Beckham watched as the US hosted Paraguay in the tournament opener.
Mexico kicked off the 48-team 2026 World Cup with a dazzling opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium, featuring Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin before over 80,000 fans. But outside the venue, protests erupted over the tournament’s cost and security crackdowns.
