USA’s Pulisic shrugs off injury scare after 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay
The AC Milan forward is the USA's talisman, and his form will be pivotal to the team's odds of a deep run.
USA’s Pulisic shrugs off injury scare after 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay
The AC Milan forward is the USA's talisman, and his form will be pivotal to the team's odds of a deep run. Grouped from 13 articles across 6 sources.
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2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico as U.S. prepares to face off with Paraguay
The first day of the 2026 World Cup kicked off in Mexico amid red cards and excitement. Mexico scored the first goal and victory of the tournament when they beat South Africa 2-0 on home soil in front of a packed stadium in Mexico City. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports on the action from day one of the 2026 World Cup and what to expect from the U.S. national team.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
Mexico won against South Africa after the opening ceremony in Mexico City which featured Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Football fans are set for nearly 40 days of action across three countries.
USA 4-1 Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All our updates, with full opening ceremony and post-match coverage, following our text commentary stream.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.
Mexico City dazzles as World Cup 2026 kicks off in style
Fireworks and global stars light up Mexico City's kickoff of the 2026 World Cup at a revamped Azteca Stadium.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira and a home team victory
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
Families of Mexico’s disappeared march in the capital as World Cup kicks off
Some groups tore down fences and clashed with security forces.
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
USA vs Paraguay: World Cup fever grips Los Angeles despite Trump policies
Fans in FIFA World Cup host city Los Angeles criticise the organisers and travel policies but are eager for the action.
Who are Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, Mexico’s World Cup goal scorers?
Mexico's two goal scorers were overcome with emotion as they took their team to a win in the World Cup's opening game.
Jimenez and Quinones net as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.
World Cup mania at Mexico’s Zocalo Square
Jubilant football fans at Mexico City’s Zocalo Square are ready for the World Cup Opener at the city’s centre.
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