South Africa Opens Event as World Cup Starts
The matches of the 2026 World Cup were held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The Mexican national team participated in the opening match against South Africa in Mexico City, relying on its history and home ground to achieve good results, especially after returning to the World Cup for the first time in 40 years. Meanwhile, South Africa returned to the tournament after a 12-year absence, surprising many by defeating France in the qualifiers, but they were eliminated in the group stage for the first time as hosts. South Korea is participating for the 12th time, making it the most frequently represented Asian team. Additionally, the Czech Republic qualified after winning on penalties against Denmark, marking their first appearance since 2006.
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