The World Cup began with Mexico vs South Africa, and South Korea vs the Czech Republic, but it was the latter where FIFA may be feeling worried about the tournament
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FIFA humiliated as World Cup match left with thousands of empty seats on opening day
The World Cup began with Mexico vs South Africa, and South Korea vs the Czech Republic, but it was the latter where FIFA may be feeling worried about the tournament
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Sahil Kurup U.S. Sports Reporter and Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist
07:05, 12 Jun 2026Updated 07:17, 12 Jun 2026
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