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.
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Luis Diaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan
Colombia arrived at the World Cup with dreams of redemption after missing out on Qatar in 2022. Although it was tense at times, the Cafeteros got off to a strong start.
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.
Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1
MEXICO CITY: Colombia winger Luis Diaz dazzled at a raucous Azteca Stadium as his side marked their return to the World Cup with a 3-1 Group K win over tournament debutants Uzbekistan on Wednesday (Jun 17).
Colombia feel weight of Azteca atmosphere in World Cup win over Uzbekistan, says Lorenzo
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo said the emotion generated by a sea of Colombian supporters at the Azteca Stadium weighed on some of his players as they opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday.
Switzerland seek response against Bosnia after Qatar frustration
INGLEWOOD, California, June 17 : Switzerland are determined to put their opening World Cup disappointment of being held by Qatar behind them when they face Bosnia & Herzegovina on Thursday, with coach Murat Yakin calling on his side to be more ruthless after letting victory slip.
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.
Coach Dalic says Croatia have no room for error after England loss at World Cup
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 17 : Coach Zlatko Dalic said Croatia have no more room for error at the World Cup after going down 4-2 to England in an entertaining Group L opener at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday.