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Two sides smarting from opening defeats meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where a second straight loss could leave either Czechia or South Africa with a mountain to climb in the group.
Beaten in their openers, Czechia and South Africa meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium needing a result to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Portugal begin their World Cup campaign against a stubborn, well-drilled Congo DR on June 17, with the European heavyweights chasing an early statement and the Leopards arriving determined to spoil the party.
Portugal launch their World Cup campaign against a stubborn, well-drilled Congo DR side in their Group Stage opener, with kickoff at 17:00 UTC on 17 June. The European heavyweights arrive on a three-win streak, but the Leopards have built a reputation for defensive grit that could frustrate the favourites.
France and Senegal launch their World Cup campaigns against each other in a Group Stage opener loaded with attacking talent, with Les Bleus arriving in form and the Lions of Teranga leaning on a watertight defence.
France and Senegal launch their World Cup campaigns against each other, a Group Stage opener loaded with attacking talent, recent momentum and plenty to prove on both sides.
Spain begin their World Cup 2026 campaign in Atlanta against a Cape Verde side arriving on a wave of momentum and history, with both teams chasing the perfect start in Group Stage Round 1.
Spain begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against a fearless Cape Verde Islands side in Atlanta, with both teams arriving in form and chasing the perfect group-stage start.
Germany begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against debutant hopefuls Curaçao, carrying a four-game winning run and plenty to prove. Here are the storylines, the form lines and what to watch when the group stage gets going.
Germany begin their World Cup campaign against tournament newcomers Curaçao, arriving on a four-game winning run and brimming with attacking talent, while the Caribbean side aim to make history on the biggest stage of all.
Qatar and Switzerland get their World Cup campaigns under way in a Group Stage opener loaded with contrast: a determined Qatari side searching for sharpness against an experienced Switzerland team brimming with attacking intent.
Qatar and Switzerland get their World Cup journeys underway on Saturday, with the Swiss arriving as the more battle-tested side and the hosts of 2022 hungry to make a statement on the global stage once more.