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World Cup opening match journey
The article discusses the history of the opening match in the World Cup, highlighting the changes over the years in the format of participation. It began with no unified system in the early editions, then adopted the reigning champion's privilege to play the opening game between 1974 and 2002, before it was discontinued after 2006. Since then, host nations have continued to participate positively, with only one instance of losing the opening match. The article also emphasizes the recurring participation of teams like Mexico and Germany, noting that Mexico will have the sixth opening match at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first team to open the tournament on home soil three times.
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