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The Athletic's comprehensive rankings dissect each of the 2026 World Cup fixtures, spotlighting historic wins, record‑breaking scores and the players who defined the competition.
Mexico will host South Korea in Guadalajara on June 18, with both sides looking to capitalize on winning starts in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A.
Sweden defeated Tunisia 5‑1 in their opening match, with Yasin Ayari’s celebrated goal, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres’ finishes, and a VAR‑reviewed strike from Mattias Svanberg. Tunisia’s coach Sabri Lamouchi defended his side’s attacking ethos, while Hannibal Mejbri shone for the Africans.
The Athletic’s daily World Cup predictions combine analytical depth with a light‑hearted contest that pits experts, subscribers, a six‑year‑old, a dog and an algorithm against each other, while recapping Matchday 1 highlights and previewing the next round of fixtures.
The Czech Republic opened their World Cup campaign with a goal from a long throw, a tactic reminiscent of Premier League set‑piece routines. South Korea’s technical response, highlighted by Hwang In‑beom’s 25‑pass equaliser, raised questions about the limits of purely defensive approaches.