{"id":36588,"date":"2026-06-18T19:21:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T19:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/world-cup-day-8-photos\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T19:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T19:21:26","slug":"world-cup-day-8-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/world-cup-day-8-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup Day 8 Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Every team in the World Cup has played there at least once. Day 8 will feature four matches between all three host nations. The game begins with Czech Republic vs. South Africa in Atlanta, but the roof may be closed due to the possibility of thunderstorms. Switzerland then plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in Los Angeles, and Canada takes on Qatar in Vancouver. Thursday ends with Mexico taking on South Korea in Guadalajara.<\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<p>This is a curated gallery by AP photo editors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"South African fans pose for a photo in the stands before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/c101201\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5722x3815+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F02%2F62%2Fa2f3817bfca9115e2e8ce02922e4%2Fcda6912fd141495f85134eb3553b93bd 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/b2fa7c4\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5722x3815+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F02%2F62%2Fa2f3817bfca9115e2e8ce02922e4%2Fcda6912fd141495f85134eb3553b93bd 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/c101201\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5722x3815+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F02%2F62%2Fa2f3817bfca9115e2e8ce02922e4%2Fcda6912fd141495f85134eb3553b93bd\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>South African fans pose for a photo in the stands before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>South African fans pose for a photo in the stands before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-actions\">\n<div class=\"Page-actions-row Page-actions-left Page-actions-right\">\n<p>                Add AP News to Google <\/p>\n<p>                <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip\"><br \/>\n        See more stories on Google by adding AP News as your preferred source.<\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip-close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            share<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>read more<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Referee Tori Penso jogs surrounded by assistant referees Kathryn Nesbitt (left) and Brooke Mayo during warm-ups before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa in Atlanta on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/8f7f768\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3419x2286+0+0\/resize\/599x401!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F64%2Fae%2F7103f5bc9511494f34c0f4fab935%2Fc063f45dc2e54cab9ef25c808496843d 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/2100fbd\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3419x2286+0+0\/resize\/1198x802!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F64%2Fae%2F7103f5bc9511494f34c0f4fab935%2Fc063f45dc2e54cab9ef25c808496843d 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/8f7f768\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3419x2286+0+0\/resize\/599x401!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F64%2Fae%2F7103f5bc9511494f34c0f4fab935%2Fc063f45dc2e54cab9ef25c808496843d\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Referee Tori Penso jogs surrounded by assistant referees Kathryn Nesbitt (left) and Brooke Mayo during warm-ups before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa in Atlanta on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Referee Tori Penso jogs surrounded by assistant referees Kathryn Nesbitt (left) and Brooke Mayo during warm-ups before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa in Atlanta on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-actions\">\n<div class=\"Page-actions-row Page-actions-left Page-actions-right\">\n<p>                Add AP News to Google <\/p>\n<p>                <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip\"><br \/>\n        See more stories on Google by adding AP News as your preferred source.<\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip-close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            share<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>read more<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Czech and South African flags stand on the pitch before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/975e5a4\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5472x3648+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F36%2F94%2F84932ed41fa29946dfa3b5677da7%2Fd936528521be445ab0ac9bf417359968 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/42b17c8\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5472x3648+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F36%2F94%2F84932ed41fa29946dfa3b5677da7%2Fd936528521be445ab0ac9bf417359968 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/975e5a4\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5472x3648+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F36%2F94%2F84932ed41fa29946dfa3b5677da7%2Fd936528521be445ab0ac9bf417359968\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Czech and South African flags stand on the pitch before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Czech and South African flags stand on the pitch before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-actions\">\n<div class=\"Page-actions-row Page-actions-left Page-actions-right\">\n<p>                Add AP News to Google <\/p>\n<p>                <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip\"><br \/>\n        See more stories on Google by adding AP News as your preferred source.<\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip-close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            share<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>read more<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Czech supporters cheer on their national team before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Eric S. Lesser)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/97cf026\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5837x3892+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F57%2Fdf%2Fcd9310476ca91ddadf8ea7bffeb5%2F55c68cfd79b64aaeac75d91bee81a3e7 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/076f04c\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5837x3892+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F57%2Fdf%2Fcd9310476ca91ddadf8ea7bffeb5%2F55c68cfd79b64aaeac75d91bee81a3e7 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/97cf026\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5837x3892+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F57%2Fdf%2Fcd9310476ca91ddadf8ea7bffeb5%2F55c68cfd79b64aaeac75d91bee81a3e7\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Czech supporters cheer on their national team before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Eric S. Lesser)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Czech supporters cheer on their national team before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Eric S. Lesser)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-actions\">\n<div class=\"Page-actions-row Page-actions-left Page-actions-right\">\n<p>                Add AP News to Google <\/p>\n<p>                <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip\"><br \/>\n        See more stories on Google by adding AP News as your preferred source.<\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip-close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            share<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>read more<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Czech national team captain Ladislav Krejci reading the pennant &quot;Let's play together. we stand against hate&quot; Czech players pose before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between Czech Republic and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/573b172\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/2048x1369+0+0\/resize\/599x400!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F10%2F38%2Fbc27f09db15afccfaca7c7a56f62%2F127265f6fce5466b9ea6045e4374984d 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/3dc9a4c\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/2048x1369+0+0\/resize\/1198x800!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F10%2F38%2Fbc27f09db15afccfaca7c7a56f62%2F127265f6fce5466b9ea6045e4374984d 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/573b172\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/2048x1369+0+0\/resize\/599x400!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F10%2F38%2Fbc27f09db15afccfaca7c7a56f62%2F127265f6fce5466b9ea6045e4374984d\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Czech team captain Ladislav Krejci holds up a pennant that reads &#8220;We play together. We stand against hate&#8221; as Czech players pose before the Czech Republic vs. South Africa World Cup Group A soccer match in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Czech team captain Ladislav Krejci holds up a pennant that reads &#8220;We play together. We stand against hate&#8221; as Czech players pose before the Czech Republic vs. South Africa World Cup Group A soccer match in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-actions\">\n<div class=\"Page-actions-row Page-actions-left Page-actions-right\">\n<p>                Add AP News to Google <\/p>\n<p>                <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip\"><br \/>\n        See more stories on Google by adding AP News as your preferred source.<\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip-close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            share<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>read more<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Michal Sadilek, 18, of the Czech Republic is mopped up by his teammates after scoring his team's opening goal during the Czech Republic's Group A game against South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eric S. Lesser)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/b442df9\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1997x1331+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Fbb%2F39%2F5d04e50eb47339953dc918eb2ff1%2Ffbeca7d71a574ceb8556b10353687ad8 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/1a0648f\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1997x1331+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Fbb%2F39%2F5d04e50eb47339953dc918eb2ff1%2Ffbeca7d71a574ceb8556b10353687ad8 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/b442df9\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1997x1331+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Fbb%2F39%2F5d04e50eb47339953dc918eb2ff1%2Ffbeca7d71a574ceb8556b10353687ad8\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Michal Sadilek, 18, of the Czech Republic is mopped up by his teammates after scoring his team&#8217;s opening goal during the Czech Republic&#8217;s Group A game against South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eric S. Lesser)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Michal Sadilek, 18, of the Czech Republic is mopped up by his teammates after scoring his team&#8217;s opening goal during the Czech Republic&#8217;s Group A game against South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eric S. 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(AP Photo\/Eric S. Lesser)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/c781690\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F09%2F1a%2F66b44c78b3971f2e01395cf10500%2F3bf4e84ec5cb46c48f9b775fd6004dca 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/047a174\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F09%2F1a%2F66b44c78b3971f2e01395cf10500%2F3bf4e84ec5cb46c48f9b775fd6004dca 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/c781690\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F09%2F1a%2F66b44c78b3971f2e01395cf10500%2F3bf4e84ec5cb46c48f9b775fd6004dca\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Teams warm up before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Eric S. Lesser)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Teams warm up before the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Eric S. 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(AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/b139b9a\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4205x2803+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F5b%2F26%2Fe39da713c8d2879e143cc2c7d95c%2F38c63ab8dbbc4773825b65623bd075bc 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/19c573a\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4205x2803+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F5b%2F26%2Fe39da713c8d2879e143cc2c7d95c%2F38c63ab8dbbc4773825b65623bd075bc 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/b139b9a\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4205x2803+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F5b%2F26%2Fe39da713c8d2879e143cc2c7d95c%2F38c63ab8dbbc4773825b65623bd075bc\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>On Thursday, June 18, 2026, during the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa in Atlanta, the ball hit the hand of Czech player Pavel Suluk (15), resulting in a penalty call. (AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>On Thursday, June 18, 2026, during the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa in Atlanta, the ball hit the hand of Czech player Pavel Suluk (15), resulting in a penalty call. 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(AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/3386eaf\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F98%2Fdb%2F4c955be9fd78b4c91f83149daf84%2F023b51f167734ea89a0a759d56b8f85b 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/d53466e\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F98%2Fdb%2F4c955be9fd78b4c91f83149daf84%2F023b51f167734ea89a0a759d56b8f85b 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/3386eaf\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F98%2Fdb%2F4c955be9fd78b4c91f83149daf84%2F023b51f167734ea89a0a759d56b8f85b\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>South Africa&#8217;s Teboho Mokoena, 4, scores from a penalty kick during the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>South Africa&#8217;s Teboho Mokoena, 4, scores from a penalty kick during the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. 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(AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/cea9ae2\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4652x3101+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F68%2F8f%2Fd78bbbfdd6ed8d3af9d76474578c%2F8f099bd2a2a44c30945270987935c746 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/946d0ac\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4652x3101+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F68%2F8f%2Fd78bbbfdd6ed8d3af9d76474578c%2F8f099bd2a2a44c30945270987935c746 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/cea9ae2\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4652x3101+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F68%2F8f%2Fd78bbbfdd6ed8d3af9d76474578c%2F8f099bd2a2a44c30945270987935c746\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>South African players celebrate after a goal during the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>South African players celebrate after a goal during the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. 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(AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/04cde48\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3754x2510+0+0\/resize\/599x401!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F98%2Fbf%2F1ff547d949ec8a7bf595aa8b2a9a%2F4d46537afb0b4d2997acf33c2291706d 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/d1e8530\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3754x2510+0+0\/resize\/1198x802!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F98%2Fbf%2F1ff547d949ec8a7bf595aa8b2a9a%2F4d46537afb0b4d2997acf33c2291706d 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/04cde48\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3754x2510+0+0\/resize\/599x401!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F98%2Fbf%2F1ff547d949ec8a7bf595aa8b2a9a%2F4d46537afb0b4d2997acf33c2291706d\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Ladislav Krejci of the Czech Republic reacts after the World Cup Group A soccer match between the Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Ladislav Krejci of the Czech Republic reacts after the World Cup Group A soccer match between the Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Atlanta. 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(AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/e3920a9\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F05%2F5e%2Fe889da8a84da653d8424e66b4ce1%2F4ece02797996454da4a76278f5d7123f 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/78b4e6f\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F05%2F5e%2Fe889da8a84da653d8424e66b4ce1%2F4ece02797996454da4a76278f5d7123f 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/e3920a9\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F05%2F5e%2Fe889da8a84da653d8424e66b4ce1%2F4ece02797996454da4a76278f5d7123f\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>A video screen shows the score at the end of regular time during the Soccer World Cup Group A match between the Czech Republic and South Africa on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. 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