2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches kick off across North America

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened with matches in the United States and Canada. The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, while Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto. Other early games included South Korea versus Czechia and Mexico versus South Africa.

In Group F, Sweden faced Tunisia, needing a win to stay in contention. Sweden started Kristoffer Nordfeldt in goal and fielded attackers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, while Tunisia lined up with Abdelmouhib Chamakh as goalkeeper. The match was part of a group that also includes Japan and the Netherlands, with both teams aiming for an upset.

The tournament features 48 teams and 104 matches hosted across venues such as Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, and BC Place in Vancouver, marking the first World Cup jointly hosted by the United States and Canada.