The opening round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered far more than goals and upsets, it gave football fans breathtaking

The opening round of matches at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered plenty of drama, surprise results and goals as all 48 teams began their campaigns across 12 groups.

The opening round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered far more than goals and upsets, it gave football fans breathtaking

The opening round of FIFA World Cup 2026 produced 75 goals, major upsets and standout performances from Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and other stars.

Many of the big names stepped up in the tournament’s opening matches.

The opening round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered goals, surprises and several breakout performances from the next generation

South Africa picked up six cards and a -20 Fair Play points deduction in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico, setting a new record for red