World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch
South Korea vs Czechia prediction ](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Prediction-3-1781139108.png?w=756&resize=756%2C754&quality=80)
Image source: Opta website
## What else is shaping the World Cup?
While the opening ceremony and first matches take centre stage, they are far from the only