2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds - ESPN
The first matchweek of the 2026 World Cup is in the books! But even at this early stage of the tournament, plenty could be decided over the next several days.
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Czechia vs. South Africa Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match
Czechia and South Africa will face off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 18, at Atlanta Stadium on FOX in their second group-stage match of the tournament.
Mexico World Cup Group Clinching Scenarios, Odds
First place in Group A will be on the line Thursday night after both Mexico and South Korea opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup with huge wins.
South Korea's football fans feeling the love from Mexicans at World Cup as the two nations prepare to face off
GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Almost everywhere he has gone in Guadalajara, South Korean Lee Beomyong is stopped for photographs.
World Cup fever sweeps Seoul as South Korea prepares for Mexico clash
SEOUL: Ryu Je-ha does not typically put on a national team jersey and cheer on his countrymen – but South Korea's winning start to the FIFA World Cup has changed that.
Mexico coach Aguirre warns no more room for opening-match nerves
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 17 : Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said on Wednesday that any patience regarding his players' opening-match nerves has expired as the co-hosts prepare for a high-speed World Cup encounter against South Korea.
World Cup: After 'massive confidence booster' from first win, South Korea targets victory over Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico: With three points secured after the win against the Czech Republic, South Korea will be high on confidence going into their top-of-the-group clash with Mexico.
South Africa coach tells critics to shut up
ATLANTA, June 17 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos told critics of his tactics in last week's World Cup opener to shut up and insisted he would continue to do things his way when planning for Thursday’s Group A clash against the Czech Republic.