Shakira and Burna Boy perform before World Cup opening match
Shakira and Burna Boy were among the stars who performed at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City for the 2026 Fifa World Cup opening ceremony.
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South Korea overcome Czechia via Hwang In-Beom's brilliant display - ESPN
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Hwang In-Beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night.
South Korea coach hails team unity after comeback win over Czechs
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 11 : South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his team had followed his pre-match instructions to the letter after they staged a 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A opener on Thursday.
Ecuador’s miserly defence to be tested by attacking Ivory Coast
June 12 : Ecuador's miserly defence will be put to the test in their World Cup Group E opener against the Ivory Coast on Sunday at the Philadelphia Stadium, where the South Americans will look to stretch their unbeaten run to 20 matches.
Czech coach Koubek says better team won after defeat by South Korea
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 11 : Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek praised his players for their effort in Thursday's World Cup opening loss to South Korea but said the better team won and his side needed to add more bite to the attack to stay in the tournament.
Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea's comeback win over the Czechia at the World Cup
Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.
South Korea's Son chases history, Sojka starts for Czechs
June 12 : South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo named Son Heung-min to lead the attack against the Czech Republic in Thursday’s World Cup Group A clash, while their opponents have selected the inexperienced Alexandr Sojka in midfield.
South Korea snatch 2-1 win over Czech Republic in World Cup opener
GUADALAJARA, Mexico: South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign, much to the delight of their fans and the sizeable local Mexican support they enjoyed in a festive Guadalajara on Thursday (Jun 11).