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The US national team triumphantly opened the 2026 World Cup by defeating Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, sparking a carnival-like atmosphere among tens of thousands of fans. The historic victory on home soil was both a dream come true for supporters and a testament to the unifying power of football.
Thousands of Bosnians in Toronto paraded in support of their home team for the World Cup opener against Canada, many expressing deep ties to both their homeland and adopted country. Fans shared stories of fleeing the Bosnian genocide and voiced solidarity with Palestinians, creating a multicultural atmosphere that reflected Toronto's diversity.
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.
Iran becomes the first World Cup team to play in a host country it is at war with, facing New Zealand in Los Angeles amid rising Iran-US conflict. The match challenges FIFA's unity message, with players navigating logistical hurdles and ideological tensions within the Iranian diaspora.
Co-host Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener on Thursday. Mexico dominated the match, controlling play and creating numerous chances. The win gives Mexico an early lead in their group and sets a positive tone for the tournament.
Co-hosts Canada and the United States begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns on Friday. Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto while the United States takes on Paraguay in Los Angeles. The tournament also saw a record three red cards in the opening match and the first goal scored by Mexico's Julian Quiñones.
Second-half goals from Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom gave South Korea a comeback 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their Group A opener at the 2026 World Cup in Zapopan, Mexico. The result leaves South Korea second in Group A on goal difference behind Mexico.
The DR Congo national football team has arrived in the US for the World Cup after a 21-day quarantine in Europe due to Ebola concerns at home. Coach Sebastien Desabre says the team aims to perform well and bring joy to people facing the epidemic. The DRC is making its first World Cup appearance since 1974.
Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored the goals that gave Mexico a 2-0 win over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener, sending home fans into raptures. Quinones became the first scorer of the tournament just nine minutes in, while Jimenez added a second in the 67th minute.
