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World Cup 2026.** He starts with the scores for the first matches in each group, including the tournament opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa, holders Argentina against Algeria and England versus Croatia
Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czech Republic. The first game for the United States will be against Paraguay on Friday at 9 p.m. ET. This summer, 48 men's national teams will
results and schedules.* After years of planning, preparations, and no shortage of controversy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kickoff. The event, cohosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, is the biggest
match [Alex Caparros/Getty Images] ## What is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Rumours swirled into Thursday morning that Yamal’s participation at this summer’s World Cup for Spain [could be in doubt](/sports/2026/4/23/lamine-yamals-world-cup-status-unclear-after-barcelona-injury). The early exit
opener on Thursday as Mexico beat South Africa [2-0](/sport/football/live/c0myn4dwvzkt). South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off, and then Mexico's Cesar Montes was dismissed in stoppage time. Maybe
South Africa. Protesters have threatened to block major roads leading to Mexico City Stadium and other key locations. Authorities have responded with a large security operation and say the opening ceremony is not at risk
opener on the back of three consecutive friendly wins against fellow tournament-bound teams Ghana and Australia, as well as Serbia. But South Africa were left frustrated with their performance in the build
result, the 2026 World Cup will have 13 different kickoff times. You can use the [Al Jazeera Sport widget](/sports/2026/6/8/what-time-are-world-cup-2026-matches-in-my-time-zone) to find out exactly when your team is playing in your local time. ## What time
opening matches of the other cohosts - **June 14**: Germany vs Curacao – Curacao become the smallest nation to play at a World Cup - **June 15**: Spain vs Cape Verde – Cape Verde make their World Cup debut
opening matches. ***Off the pitch*** **USA** | Ahead of the co-hosts first game against Paraguay, Sid Lowe sat down with head US coach Mauricio Pochettino. [They discuss his strange path](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/10/mauricio-pochettino-no-one-sees-the-usa-as-a-contender-but-why-not) to managing
opening day Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the [FIFA World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026) on Thursday night
opener. It will also host another group fixture of El Tri. Sitting at an altitude of 2,200 metres (7,200 feet) above sea level, this venue is widely regarded as one of the most
Mexico and South Africa are in Group A. The top two teams from each of the 12 groups – along with the eight best third-placed teams – proceed to the next phase, the round
opening the door to the idea of more countries coming together. What also helped the US, Canada and Mexico’s joint bid was that each of the stadiums included in their bid proposal was already
results in a few competitive California districts, Parks says. **Global conflicts have risen to the highest number since World War II,** according to a new study by researchers at a Swedish university. There were
resulting in executions of people arrested on accusations of spying for Israel or the US. Political repercussions extend to the sport sphere, too. Iran’s top footballer Sardar Azmoun was [expelled from the national team
South Africa at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca. But before a ball has even been kicked, the tournament has already thrown up plenty of controversy. Here are the five biggest talking points
results and schedules.* When it comes to winning World Cups, no continent knows how to do it better than Europe. Outside of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, only European teams have lifted the trophy. Al Jazeera