Congo<\/span> They earned a point for the first time in the World Cup, raising expectations for their unlikely chance to advance to the finals.<\/p>\nSpain, Portugal and Brazil are among the pre-tournament favorites and need a win to stay in the group after opening with a draw. Belgium, the Netherlands, Croatia and Switzerland are also in the same position.<\/p>\n
In addition to hosts Mexico and Canada, Switzerland and South Korea will also play teams for the second time on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Highlights of June 17th<\/h2>\n
\u2014 Czech Republic vs. South Africa, noon ET in Atlanta (Fox\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n
\u2014 Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3pm EDT in Inglewood, Calif. (Fox\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n
\u2014 Canada vs. Qatar, Vancouver, British Columbia, 6 p.m. ET (FS1\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n
\u2014 Mexico vs. South Korea, 9 p.m. EDT, Guadalajara, Mexico (Fox\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n
Mexico will play South Korea for supremacy in Group A<\/h2>\n
Mexico are off to a thrilling start as World Cup hosts and will aim to take control of Group A against South Korea.<\/p>\n
Four years after the huge disappointment in Qatar, the Mexicans came out the gate screaming. 2-0 victory<\/span> Over South Africa. The resounding victory thrilled the crowd of 80,824 packed into the famous Azteca Stadium. attracted 7.1 million viewers<\/span> In the United States, it was the most-watched opening game broadcast in English.<\/p>\nThe next match might be a little tough.<\/p>\n
South Korea scored two goals in the second half, marking their 12th World Cup appearance. 2-1 victory<\/span> Over the Czech Republic.<\/p>\nMexico will have to travel 900 miles from Mexico City for the second match, while South Korea will remain in Guadalajara following the first match.<\/p>\n
Mexico will also be without defender Cesar Montes, who scored the next goal. 3 red cards<\/span> against South Africa.<\/p>\nshorthanded south africa<\/h2>\n
South Africa will be short on players for their Group A match against the Czech Republic in Atlanta.<\/p>\n
Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane received red cards against Mexico and received automatic one-match suspensions.<\/p>\n
Zwane’s suspension was Increased to 3 games<\/span> FIFA on Wednesday deemed contact with Mexico’s Roberto Alvarado to the face a serious violation. South Africa is appealing FIFA’s decision.<\/p>\nCanada and Qatar aim for first World Cup victory<\/h2>\n
Canada and Qatar made history in their opening match, scoring late goals to earn their first World Cup points. The teams will meet on Thursday looking for their first win.<\/p>\n
Qatar had an unforgettable performance at the 2022 World Cup, scoring one goal while becoming the first host country to lose all three matches. Qatar had a shocking start to this year’s tournament, scoring in stoppage time and being eliminated. 1-1 draw<\/span> They will face Group B favorites Switzerland.<\/p>\nCanada<\/span> Friday’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto got off to a slow start, leading to an enthusiastic opening ceremony. Substitute Cail Larin turned disappointment into joy, scoring in the 78th minute to secure victory. 1-1 draw.<\/span><\/p>\nIt was Canada’s first World Cup point since losing all six games but scoring one goal in Mexico in 1976 and Qatar four years ago.<\/p>\n
Canada’s bid for a first win could be hampered by a hamstring injury to captain Alphonso Davies. He did not play in the match against Bosnia. training is limited<\/span> He was injured while playing for Bayern Munich on May 6th.<\/p>\nSwitzerland aims to reorganize<\/h2>\n
Switzerland are looking to bounce back from a shock draw with 56th-placed Qatar, which left them tied four places in Group B.<\/p>\n
The Swiss’ next chance will be against Bosnia and Herzegovina, who had the opposite reaction to the start with a draw.<\/p>\n
The Bosnians, ranked 64th in the world, were the lowest team in their group but drew against the hosts. it came after bosnia Italy stunned<\/span> European playoff final.<\/p>\nMore World Cup news<\/h2>\n
\u2014 Christian Pulisic continues to train individually, raising concerns for USA at World Cup<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal draw 1-1 against Congo at the World Cup<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 Cape Verde star goalkeeper Bosinha’s mother gets visa to take part in next World Cup match<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 FIFA’s hydration policy sparks backlash, blamed for sapping momentum from World Cup<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 Iran and Egypt face off in uncomfortable Seattle World Cup ‘Pride Match’<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 Turkish state broadcaster quits veteran World Cup commentator over confusion between Iran and New Zealand<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 See photos of Day 7 highlights<\/span><\/p>\nstatistics of the day<\/h2>\n
Harry Kane scored twice against Croatia to take his total to 10 World Cup goals, leveling Gary Lineker’s England record, and with five more goals to move him seventh on the all-time list. The other 10 players are Argentina’s Gabriel Batistuta, Peru’s Teofilo Cubillas, Poland’s Grzegorz Lato, and Germany’s Thomas M\u00fcller and Helmut Rahn.<\/p>\n
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AP World Cup coverage: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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