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MEXICO CITY, June 17 : It was 12 years ago that Colombia forward James Rodriguez announced himself at the World Cup in Brazil - and though he led his side out for their 2026 opener on Wednesday, it was teammate Luis Diaz who showed he could be the main man this year.
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : Colombia talisman James Rodriguez was picked to start his side's World Cup Group K opener while Uzbekistan's all-time leading goalscorer Eldor Shomurodov has the honour of leading out his team for their tournament debut.
Uzbekistan and Colombia meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET from Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City.
HOUSTON, June 17 : Democratic Republic of Congo will celebrate their first point at a World Cup in their 1-1 draw with Portugal on Wednesday, but are steeled for the challengers ahead and are determined this will not be the pinnacle of their tournament.
Back by popular demand! You know them, you love them: My 2026 FIFA World Cup Power Rankings, featuring the top 10 in this tournament as of Wednesday.
TEXAS: Yoane Wissa scored a goal in first-half stoppage time and the Democratic Republic of Congo pulled off a surprising 1-1 draw against Portugal in the opening World Cup game for each side to begin Group K play at Houston on Wednesday. Portugal dominated possession but had just one shot on goal as DR Congo goaltender Lionel Mpasi finished without a save. It allowed DR Congo to earn a point in the country’s second-ever World Cup appearance and first since 1974 when it was known as Zaire. DR Congo’s draw was one of the more stunning results of early World Cup action, alongside the 0-0 draw Cape Verde orchestrated in their World Cup debut against a tournament favorite in Spain on Monday. Joao Neves scored an early goal for Portugal, which owned possession for 60 percent of the match and completed 791 passes to 263 for DR Congo and yet were unable to secure the victory. Due to the draw, Portugal fell two spots to seventh in the FIFA/Coca Cola World Rankings. DR Congo rose three spots to No.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup closes out Match Day 1 on Wednesday with four games across the United States, Canada and Mexico. England opens its tournament against familiar foe Croatia in Dallas, while Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo takes the field for what could be his final World Cup against DR Congo in Houston. Colombia and Uzbekistan round out a full night of action in Mexico City. Every match airs on FOX or FS1 and streams live on FOX One.
Wednesday marks the final day of the opening games at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and while it will be a tough act to follow Tuesday's extravaganza, there will be plenty of star players who'll do their best.