🏟️ Opening Match - Heat at Estadio Azteca and Red Cards

The tournament was opened by the hosts, Mexico. The atmosphere in Mexico City was incredible. Shakira performed before the match, and a real battle immediately ensued on the field.

Mexico vs. South Africa - 2:0

The Mexicans won decisively thanks to goals from Julian Quiñones in the 9th minute and Raúl Jiménez in the 67th.

But the match was memorable for more than just the goals.

The referee showed three red cards at once - two to South Africa and one to Mexico. A very tough start to the World Cup.

🇩🇪 The German machine is destroying

The biggest rout of the first days happened in Houston.

Germany – Curaçao - 7:1

Julian Nagelsmann's team simply crushed their opponents. Felix Nmecha scored in the sixth minute.

But Curaçao still made history.

Livano Comenencia scored Curaçao's first goal at the World Cup in the 21st minute. The crowd greeted the moment with a standing ovation.

Following that, Germany scored six more goals. Kai Havertz scored two.

It's ironic that the match ended with a 7:1 score - just like Germany's semifinal against Brazil at the 2014 World Cup.

🇸🇪 Sweden crushes, Japan escapes

Groups E and F are already boasting a high number of goals and plenty of intrigue.

Sweden vs. Tunisia - 5:1

The Swedes played a very powerful game. Yacine Ayari opened the scoring with a beautiful long-range strike in the 7th minute.

Tunisia managed to reduce the deficit to 2:1 before the break, but Sweden dominated the second half.

Viktor Gyökeres and company literally tore apart the opponent's defense.

Netherlands vs. Japan - 2:2

One of the best matches of the tournament so far.

Virgil van Dijk gave the Dutch the lead, and it seemed the "Oranges" would easily prevail.

But in the 88th minute, Daichi Kamada saved Japan with a precise deflected shot, earning his team a crucial draw.

🇺🇸 The other favorites also started brightly.

USA vs. Paraguay - 4:1

Mauricio Pochettino's team got off to a strong start and completely dominated in Los Angeles.

South Korea vs. Czech Republic - 2:1

The Koreans snatched victory late in the match, with Lee Kang-in becoming the true hero.

Brazil vs. Morocco - 1:1

The Moroccans once again proved that their previous success was no fluke. They skillfully contained Brazil's stellar attack.

Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador - 1:0

Amad Diallo's only goal in the 90th minute gave the African team victory.

📊 All the results from the first days of the 2026 World Cup

Mexico vs. South Africa - 2:0
Germany vs. Curaçao - 7:1
USA vs. Paraguay - 4:1
Sweden vs. Tunisia - 5:1
Netherlands vs. Japan - 2:2
Brazil vs. Morocco - 1:1
South Korea vs. Czech Republic - 2:1
Côte d'Ivoire vs. Ecuador - 1:0

The World Cup is just beginning, but there are already plenty of surprises.

Ahead are the debuts of Argentina with 39-year - old Lionel Messi, Portugal with Cristiano Ronaldo, and powerful Spain.

Let's keep an eye on the tournament.