Czechia opens account with early goal
The team that scored the opening goal was the Czech Republic.
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First match over, all eyes on second match to keep WC dream alive
The first whistle on the World Cup stage marks the beginning of the race of dreams. Some sprint straight towards the destination, while others face a tough equation right after the first blow. After the completion of the first match for the 48 teams in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the football world now stands at such a turning point. In this new format World Cup, there are only three matches. As a result, one win can open the door to the knockout stage, while one mistake can put the entire World Cup in uncertainty.
Ghana start World Cup with dramatic win over Panama
Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their World Cup Group L opener in Toronto, with Caleb Yeremky scoring in stoppage time to give the Black Stars all three points.
Ghana-Panama locked goalless after cagey first half
The first half of the World Cup Group L match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto ended goalless, with neither side able to break the deadlock in a competitive contest.
England secure big win over Croatia with attacking masterclass
England kicked off their World Cup Group L campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas, earning three points in a match filled with attacking football, counter-attacks, and drama.
Bellingham restores England's lead early in second half
England have regained the lead in their World Cup Group L match against Croatia, with Jude Bellingham scoring early in the second half to make it 3-2.
First half ends 2-2 as Kane scores twice for England
The first half of the Group L World Cup match between England and Croatia in Dallas has ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Harry Kane scoring a brace for England.
Croatia fight back to level the score against England
Croatia have made a stunning comeback in their Group L World Cup match against England in Dallas, levelling the score at 1-1 after going behind early.
England take lead against Croatia through Kane's penalty
England have taken a 1-0 lead against Croatia in their Group L World Cup opener in Dallas, with captain Harry Kane scoring from the penalty spot in the ninth minute.
Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo despite early lead
Portugal were unable to secure a winning start to their World Cup campaign despite taking an early lead, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their Group K opener at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday, June 17.
DR Congo stun Portugal with historic first ever World Cup goal
DR Congo scored their first ever World Cup goal deep into first-half stoppage time to level the score at 1-1 against Portugal in their Group K opener at the NRG Stadium in Houston .
Joao Neves heads Portugal into early lead against DR Congo
Portugal took a 1-0 lead against DR Congo in their World Cup Group K opener at the NRG Stadium in Houston, with Joao Neves scoring in the sixth minute.
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