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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Group D&#8217;s second fixture gets underway in the early hours of Sunday morning as Australia and Turkey meet at BC Place in Vancouver. With the United States having faced Paraguay in the group&#8217;s opening fixture, both the Socceroos and Türkiye know that anything other than a win here will leave them with a mountain to ...</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Australia vs Turkey </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Competition &#8211;  2026 World Cup </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stadium: BC Place</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: 14th June 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kick-off time &#8211; 05:00 </strong><strong>GMT</strong></p>
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<p>Group D&#8217;s second fixture gets underway in the early hours of Sunday morning as Australia and Turkey meet at BC Place in Vancouver. With the United States having faced Paraguay in the group&#8217;s opening fixture, both the Socceroos and Türkiye know that anything other than a win here will leave them with a mountain to climb in the remaining group games.</p>
<p>Australia come into this World Cup opener with a mixed pre-tournament record that reflects a side still finding their best form. Their most recent outing ended in a 1–1 draw away in Switzerland — a decent result on the road against a credible opponent just days before the tournament. Prior to that, they suffered a 1–0 defeat away in Mexico, a narrow loss to the hosts in another friendly on foreign soil. Before that, they produced one of their best recent performances, thrashing Curaçao 5–1 at home in a dominant display. Earlier in this run, they beat Cameroon 1–0 at home with a professional clean-sheet victory, and the sequence began with a 3–0 defeat away in Colombia. Two wins, a draw and two defeats — Australia are a side with clear quality but one that has struggled for consistency away from home.</p>

<p>Turkey arrive at this tournament in considerably more imposing form and will be among the more confident sides at this World Cup. Their most recent outing produced a 2–1 away win in Venezuela — four wins on the spin heading into the tournament, with that Venezuela result continuing a remarkable unbeaten sequence. Prior to that, they hammered North Macedonia 4–0 at home in a dominant performance. Before that, they won 1–0 away in Kosovo, and earlier in this run they beat Romania 1–0 at home. The sequence began with a 2–2 draw away in Spain — a creditable result against one of Europe&#8217;s strongest sides. Four wins and a draw across five matches, conceding just three goals across the entire run, points to a Turkey side that is both dangerous going forward and resolute at the back.</p>
<p>The head-to-head record favours Turkey, who have won both of the recorded meetings between these sides — both of which were played on Australian soil. Most recently, they won 1–0 away in Australia in May 2004. In the previous encounter, also played in Australia, they won 3–1 in another friendly later that same month.</p>
<p>Turkey&#8217;s recent form makes them clear favourites here, and their ability to grind out results — whether winning 4–0 or 1–0 — suggests a well-organised and versatile side. Australia will be energised by the occasion and will look to make the match tight and physical, but Turkey&#8217;s superior recent record and quality across the pitch makes them the side to beat in this Group D clash.</p>
<p>In Australia, the match is live on SBS and available to stream via SBS On Demand. In Turkey, viewers can watch on TRT 1 and TRT Spor, with streaming via Digiturk Play and tabii. In the UK and Ireland, the game is available on ITV 1 and ITVX, with STV and STV Player also carrying the fixture in Scotland.</p>

<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Possible line-ups:</h6>
<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Australia (3-4-2-1)</h6>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Trewin, Circati, Souttar, Beach, O&#8217;Neill, Volpato, Okon-Engstler, Behich, Herrington, Irankunda, Yengi</p>
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<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Turkiye (4-2-3-1)</h6>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Çakir, Elmali, Bardakci, Kabak, Çelik, Kökcü, Yüksek, Gül, Güler, Kahveci, Yilmaz</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">
<p><strong>Group D</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pos</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>MP</th>
<th>W</th>
<th>D</th>
<th>L</th>
<th>GF</th>
<th>GA</th>
<th>GD</th>
<th>Pts</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>USA</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Türkiye</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Australia Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Switzerland</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>5 – 1</td>
<td>Curaçao</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>Cameroon</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 27, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Colombia</td>
<td>3 – 0</td>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 19, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Turkey Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Venezuela</td>
<td>1 – 2</td>
<td>Türkiye</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Türkiye</td>
<td>4 – 0</td>
<td>North Macedonia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 1, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Kosovo</td>
<td>0 – 1</td>
<td>Türkiye</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Türkiye</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>Romania</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 26, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Spain</td>
<td>2 – 2</td>
<td>Türkiye</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 18, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Head to Head</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>0 – 1</td>
<td>Türkiye</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 24, 2004</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>1 – 3</td>
<td>Türkiye</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 21, 2004</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>TV Listings / Streaming</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Country</th>
<th>Channel</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>SBS, SBS On Demand</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Turkey</td>
<td>TRT 1, TRT Spor, Digiturk Play, tabii</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Great Britain</td>
<td>ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ireland</td>
<td>ITV 1, RTE 2, ITVX, RTE Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>Fox Sports 1, fuboTV, Telemundo, Peacock, FOX Sports App</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>MagentaTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>France</td>
<td>beIN Sports 1, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>SporTV, Globo, Globoplay, CazéTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>TSN+, TSN1, CTV App</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Japan</td>
<td>DAZN Japan, Nippon TV</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Group C gets its second fixture underway in the early hours of Sunday morning as Haiti and Scotland meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough — a historic occasion for both nations that represents some of the most significant football either country has ever played. With Brazil and Morocco having clashed in the group&#8217;s headline fixture, ...</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Haiti vs Scotland</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Competition &#8211;  2026 World Cup </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stadium: Gillette Stadium</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: 14th June 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kick-off time &#8211; 02:00 </strong><strong>GMT</strong></p>
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<p>Group C gets its second fixture underway in the early hours of Sunday morning as Haiti and Scotland meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough — a historic occasion for both nations that represents some of the most significant football either country has ever played. With Brazil and Morocco having clashed in the group&#8217;s headline fixture, both sides here know that a strong start is essential to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.</p>
<p>Haiti come into this World Cup opener having shown flashes of quality in pre-tournament friendlies, though their results have been inconsistent. Their most recent outing ended in a 2–1 home defeat to Peru — a narrow loss that will have left mixed feelings just days before the tournament. Prior to that, they produced one of their better recent performances, beating New Zealand 4–0 at home in dominant fashion. Before that, they drew 1–1 at home with Iceland. Earlier in this run, they lost 1–0 at home to Tunisia, and the sequence began with a 2–0 home win over Nicaragua. Two wins, a draw and two defeats — Haiti have the capacity to threaten on the break and score goals, but their defensive record across this run has been inconsistent, and they will be aware that Scotland&#8217;s quality could expose that if given space.</p>

<p>Scotland arrive at this World Cup in genuinely strong form and will back themselves to win this opener convincingly. Their most recent outing was an emphatic 4–0 away victory over Bolivia — a dominant display that set the perfect pre-tournament tone. Prior to that, they beat Curaçao 4–1 at home in another productive attacking performance. Before that, they suffered consecutive defeats — a 1–0 defeat away to Ivory Coast and a 1–0 home loss to Japan — results that served as a useful reminder of the margins at this level. The sequence began with a 4–2 home win over Denmark. Three wins from five, with eight goals scored in their last two matches alone, suggests Scotland have hit their stride at just the right time.</p>
<p>There is no previous meeting between these two nations, making this a completely open contest with no historical precedent to draw upon.</p>
<p>Scotland&#8217;s recent form, tactical organisation and attacking firepower make them clear favourites here. Haiti are capable of causing problems on the counter and their 4–0 win over New Zealand showed they can be clinical when given space, but Scotland&#8217;s recent performances — particularly that dominant away win in Bolivia — suggest a side firing on all cylinders. Haiti will need a near-perfect defensive display to keep this competitive.</p>
<p>In the UK, the match is live on BBC One and available to stream via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. In Ireland, viewers can watch on RTE 2 and BBC One, with the RTE Player and BBC iPlayer also streaming the action. In the United States, the game is available on the FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo and Peacock.</p>

<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Possible line-ups:</h6>
<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Haiti (4-4-2)</h6>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Placide, Arcus, Adé, Delcroix, Louicius, Bellegarde, Jacques, Isidor, Pierrot, Expérience, Providence</p>
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<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Scotland (4-4-2)</h6>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Gunn, Christie, Ferguson, McTominay, Robertson, Hendry, Hanley, Adams, Hickey, Gannon-Doak, Shankland</p>
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<p><strong>Group C</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pos</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>MP</th>
<th>W</th>
<th>D</th>
<th>L</th>
<th>GF</th>
<th>GA</th>
<th>GD</th>
<th>Pts</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Morocco</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Haiti</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Scotland</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Haiti Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Haiti</td>
<td>1 – 2</td>
<td>Peru</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Haiti</td>
<td>4 – 0</td>
<td>New Zealand</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 3, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Haiti</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Iceland</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Haiti</td>
<td>0 – 1</td>
<td>Tunisia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 29, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Haiti</td>
<td>2 – 0</td>
<td>Nicaragua</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 19, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Scotland Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
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<td>Bolivia</td>
<td>0 – 4</td>
<td>Scotland</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Scotland</td>
<td>4 – 1</td>
<td>Curaçao</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 30, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Ivory Coast</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>Scotland</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Scotland</td>
<td>0 – 1</td>
<td>Japan</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 28, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Scotland</td>
<td>4 – 2</td>
<td>Denmark</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 18, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Head to Head</strong></p>
<p>No previous meetings between these two sides.</p>
<p><strong>TV Listings / Streaming</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Country</th>
<th>Channel</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Great Britain</td>
<td>BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ireland</td>
<td>RTE 2, BBC One, BBC iPlayer, RTE Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Peacock, FOX Sports App</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Haiti</td>
<td>Tele Haiti</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>France</td>
<td>beIN Sports 1, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>Das Erste, MagentaTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>CazéTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>TSN+, TSN1, CTV App</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Japan</td>
<td>DAZN Japan, NHK G TV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>SBS, SBS On Demand</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the most eagerly anticipated Group C fixtures gets underway late on Saturday night as Brazil face Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Two of the tournament&#8217;s most dangerous sides meet in what could well define the shape of the group from the very first matchday — with Scotland and Haiti the other ...</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Brazil vs Morocco </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Competition &#8211;  2026 World Cup </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stadium: MetLife Stadium</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: 13th June 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kick-off time &#8211; 23:00 </strong><strong>GMT</strong></p>
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<p>One of the most eagerly anticipated Group C fixtures gets underway late on Saturday night as Brazil face Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Two of the tournament&#8217;s most dangerous sides meet in what could well define the shape of the group from the very first matchday — with Scotland and Haiti the other two teams watching events unfold with great interest.</p>
<p>Brazil arrive at this World Cup carrying the weight of expectation that comes with being the most decorated nation in the history of the competition, and their pre-tournament form justifies the confidence around their camp. Their most recent outing produced a 2–1 home win over Egypt — a composed victory that capped a run of three consecutive home wins. Prior to that, they demolished Panama 6–2 in another dazzling attacking display. Before that, Croatia were beaten 3–1 at home in an equally authoritative performance. Earlier in this run, they suffered their only defeat in this sequence — a 2–1 home loss to France in March — and the sequence began with a 1–1 draw at home against Tunisia. Three consecutive wins heading into the tournament, with twelve goals scored across those three victories alone, signals a Brazil side in fearsome attacking form.</p>

<p>Morocco come into this fixture unbeaten in their last five outings and arrive as one of the most credible dark horse threats in the entire tournament. Their most recent outing ended in a 1–1 draw at home against Norway — a composed performance against a competitive European side just days before departure. Prior to that, they were in ruthless form, winning three successive home matches — a 4–0 win over Madagascar, a 5–0 thrashing of Burundi, and a 2–1 victory over Paraguay. The sequence began with a 1–1 draw at home against Ecuador. Three wins and two draws, unbeaten, with thirteen goals scored and three conceded in this run — Morocco arrive at this World Cup as a genuinely formidable unit.</p>
<p>The head-to-head record is perfectly balanced across the two recorded meetings. Most recently, Morocco won 2–1 at home against Brazil in March 2023 — a result that signalled their growing stature on the world stage. In the previous encounter, Brazil won 3–0 at home against Morocco at the 1998 World Cup.</p>
<p>This is a genuinely open contest. Brazil&#8217;s attacking firepower is the envy of the world, but Morocco&#8217;s disciplined defensive structure and ability to transition quickly make them capable of troubling any opponent. A cautious, tight opening is likely, with both sides acutely aware of the stakes. Brazil&#8217;s individual quality may ultimately prove decisive, but Morocco will be confident of at least making this a contest.</p>
<p>In Brazil, the match is live on SporTV, Globo and Globoplay, with CazéTV also streaming the action. In Morocco, viewers can watch on RTM 1 Al Aoula, Arryadia TNT and via beIN SPORTS CONNECT. In the UK and Ireland, the game is available on BBC One and via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.</p>

<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Possible line-ups:</h6>
<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Brazil (4-4-2)</h6>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Alisson, Wesley, Marquinhos, Ibañez, Paquetá, Guimarães, Casemiro, Thiago, Santos, Raphinha, Vinicius</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">
<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Morocco (4-2-3-1)</h6>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Bono, Mazraoui, Diop, Bouaddi, Hakimi, Saibari, Ounahi, Riad, El Aynaoui, Brahim Díaz, Ezzalzouli</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">
<p><strong>Group C</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pos</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>MP</th>
<th>W</th>
<th>D</th>
<th>L</th>
<th>GF</th>
<th>GA</th>
<th>GD</th>
<th>Pts</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Scotland</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Haiti</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Morocco</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Brazil Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>2 – 1</td>
<td>Egypt</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>6 – 2</td>
<td>Panama</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>3 – 1</td>
<td>Croatia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Apr 1, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>1 – 2</td>
<td>France</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 26, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Tunisia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 18, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Morocco Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Morocco</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Norway</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 7, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Morocco</td>
<td>4 – 0</td>
<td>Madagascar</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 2, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Morocco</td>
<td>5 – 0</td>
<td>Burundi</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 26, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Morocco</td>
<td>2 – 1</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Morocco</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Ecuador</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 27, 2026</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Head to Head</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Morocco</td>
<td>2 – 1</td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 25, 2023</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>3 – 0</td>
<td>Morocco</td>
<td>World Cup</td>
<td>Jun 16, 1998</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>TV Listings / Streaming</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Country</th>
<th>Channel</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>SporTV, Globo, Globoplay, CazéTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Morocco</td>
<td>RTM 1 Al Aoula, Arryadia TNT, beIN SPORTS CONNECT</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Great Britain</td>
<td>BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ireland</td>
<td>BBC One, RTE 2, BBC iPlayer, RTE Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Peacock, FOX Sports App</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>France</td>
<td>M6, beIN Sports 1, M6+, Molotov</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>ZDF, MagentaTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Italy</td>
<td>DAZN Italia, RAI 1, RaiPlay</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>TSN+, TSN1, CTV App</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Japan</td>
<td>DAZN Japan</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Qatar vs Switzerland</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Competition &#8211;  2026 World Cup </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stadium: Levi&#8217;s Stadium</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: 13th June 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kick-off time &#8211; 20:00 </strong><strong>GMT</strong></p>
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<p>Group B gets underway at Levi&#8217;s Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday evening as Qatar take on Switzerland in what is a pivotal opening fixture for both sides. The two nations find themselves in the same group as hosts Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the result here could have significant implications for how the group ultimately unfolds.</p>
<p>Qatar arrive at this World Cup having qualified through the AFC pathway — a remarkable achievement that puts them on football&#8217;s biggest stage again. Their recent form, however, provides little reason for optimism. Their most recent outing ended in a 0–0 draw at home against El Salvador — a flat performance in which they failed to break down modest opposition. Prior to that, they suffered a 1–0 defeat away in the Republic of Ireland. Before that, they lost 2–1 at home to Zimbabwe — a result that underlines the frailties in their defensive structure when under pressure. Earlier in this run, they claimed their only victory across these five matches, a 2–1 home win over the United Arab Emirates, and the sequence began with a 0–0 draw away in Oman. One win, two draws and two defeats from their last five — Qatar will need to find significantly more quality here if they are to register a result.</p>

<p>Switzerland come into this fixture in a more mixed but ultimately more competitive shape. Their most recent outing ended in a 1–1 draw at home against Australia — a reasonable pre-tournament result against a fellow World Cup side. Prior to that, they produced their best performance in this run, thrashing Jordan 4–1 at home in a commanding display. Before that, they earned a creditable 0–0 draw away in Norway. Earlier in this run, they were beaten 4–3 at home by Germany — a high-scoring defeat that showed both their attacking quality and defensive vulnerability. The sequence began with a 1–1 draw away in Kosovo. One win and three draws from five — Switzerland are a side in reasonable but not spectacular form, capable of moments of quality but inconsistent in their defensive concentration.</p>
<p>The head-to-head record offers Qatar an unlikely historical footnote — the only previous meeting between these sides ended in a 1–0 away win for Qatar in Switzerland in November 2018. However, a single friendly result from eight years ago provides minimal context for a competitive World Cup encounter.</p>
<p>On paper, Switzerland carry considerably more quality and top-flight European experience across their squad, and their route to this tournament was harder-earned. Qatar&#8217;s home-ground advantage has evaporated on neutral American soil, and their recent form suggests they will struggle to contain a Swiss side that can score goals when given space. Switzerland should have enough to take the three points, though Qatar&#8217;s compact defensive organisation may make it closer than the form suggests.</p>
<p>In Switzerland, the match is live on SRF zwei, RTS 2 and RSI La 2, with streaming available via SRF Play and RTS Sport. In Qatar, viewers can watch via beIN SPORTS CONNECT and beIN Sports MAX. In the UK and Ireland, the game is available on ITV 1 and ITVX, with STV and STV Player also carrying the fixture in Scotland.</p>

<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Possible line-ups:</h6>
<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Qatar (4-3-3)</h6>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Abunada, Al Oui, Gaber, Abdurisag, Miguel, Khoukhi, Fathi, Afif, Elamin, Laye, Junior</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">
<h6 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold">Switzerland (4-4-2)</h6>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Kobel, Ndoye, Akanji, Elvedi, Widmer, Rodríguez, Freuler, Xhaka, Aebischer, Manzambi, Amdouni</p>
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<p><strong>Group B</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pos</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>MP</th>
<th>W</th>
<th>D</th>
<th>L</th>
<th>GF</th>
<th>GA</th>
<th>GD</th>
<th>Pts</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Bosnia and Herzegovina</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Qatar</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Switzerland</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Qatar Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Qatar</td>
<td>0 – 0</td>
<td>El Salvador</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Republic of Ireland</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>Qatar</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 28, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Qatar</td>
<td>1 – 2</td>
<td>Zimbabwe</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 17, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Qatar</td>
<td>2 – 1</td>
<td>United Arab Emirates</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Oct 14, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Oman</td>
<td>0 – 0</td>
<td>Qatar</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Oct 8, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Switzerland Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Switzerland</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Switzerland</td>
<td>4 – 1</td>
<td>Jordan</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Norway</td>
<td>0 – 0</td>
<td>Switzerland</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Switzerland</td>
<td>3 – 4</td>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 27, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Kosovo</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Switzerland</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 18, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Head to Head</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Switzerland</td>
<td>0 – 1</td>
<td>Qatar</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 14, 2018</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>TV Listings / Streaming</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Country</th>
<th>Channel</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Switzerland</td>
<td>ZDF, SRF zwei, RTS 2, RSI La 2, SRF Play, Blue Sport</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qatar</td>
<td>beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Great Britain</td>
<td>ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ireland</td>
<td>ITV 1, RTE 2, ITVX, RTE Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Peacock, FOX Sports App</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>ZDF, SRF zwei, MagentaTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>France</td>
<td>M6, beIN Sports 1, M6+, Molotov</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>CazéTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Japan</td>
<td>DAZN Japan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>TSN+, TSN1, CTV App</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>United States vs Paraguay </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Competition &#8211;  2026 World Cup </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stadium: SoFi Stadium</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: 13th June 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kick-off time &#8211; 02:00 </strong><strong>GMT</strong></p>
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<p>The United States open their World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in the early hours of Saturday morning, in a fixture that carries enormous weight for one of the tournament&#8217;s three host nations. With a partisan crowd behind them and the eyes of an entire country watching, the Stars and Stripes face a Paraguay side that arrives in strong recent form and will not be willing to make up the numbers in Group D.</p>
<p>The United States come into this tournament opener with a mixed recent record that will have generated some concern in the camp. Their most recent outing ended in a 2–1 home defeat to Germany in their final pre-tournament friendly — a result that came just a week before the World Cup begins. Prior to that, they beat Senegal 3–2 at home — an encouraging if nervy win. Before that, they were beaten 2–0 at home by Portugal, and earlier in this run came a chastening 5–2 home loss to Belgium — a result that exposed real defensive vulnerabilities. The sequence began with a 5–1 home win over Uruguay. Two wins and three defeats across the last five is not the form chart any host nation would have desired, and the pressure on the opening-night performance is considerable.</p>

<p>Paraguay, by contrast, arrive in confident and purposeful form. Their most recent outing produced a dominant 4–0 home win over Nicaragua — an emphatic statement of intent just days before the tournament. Prior to that, they suffered a 2–1 defeat away in Morocco, their only loss in four matches. Before that, they won 1–0 away in Greece — a clean sheet on the road demonstrating their defensive quality. Earlier in this run, they secured a fine 2–1 away win in Mexico, and the sequence began with a 2–1 defeat away to the United States — a result that makes this opener a direct rematch of that November 2025 meeting. Three wins from five, with goals scored against Greece, Mexico and Nicaragua, underlines Paraguay as a dangerous opponent.</p>
<p>The head-to-head record favours the United States, who have won three of the last five meetings, with two wins for Paraguay and no draws. All five encounters have been played on American soil. Most recently, the United States won 2–1 at home in November 2025. In the previous encounter, the United States won 1–0 at home in March 2018.</p>
<p>The home advantage and crowd noise at SoFi Stadium will be a significant factor, but Paraguay&#8217;s recent form and ability to win away from home in difficult environments should not be underestimated. The Stars and Stripes will need to address their defensive frailties quickly if they are to control this opener — Paraguay have the quality to punish any lapses.</p>
<p>In the United States, the match is live on the FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo and Peacock, with the FOX Sports App and Tubi also streaming the action. In Paraguay, viewers can watch on GEN, Trece and Unicanal. In the UK and Ireland, the game is available on BBC One and via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.</p>

<p><strong>Lineups &amp; Injuries</strong></p>
<p><strong>USA (4-2-3-1)</strong> Freese, Freeman, Robinson, Ream, Dest, Tillman, McKennie, Robinson, Adams, Pulisic, Balogun</p>

<p><strong>Paraguay (4-4-2)</strong> Fernández, Gómez, Enciso, Alderete, Alonso, Almirón, Romero, Gómez, Cubas, Sanabria, Cáceres</p>

<p>Both squads appear to be at full strength for this Group D opener, leaving both camps with the welcome luxury of a fully fit pool of players for their World Cup debut.</p>
<p><strong>Group D</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pos</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>MP</th>
<th>W</th>
<th>D</th>
<th>L</th>
<th>GF</th>
<th>GA</th>
<th>GD</th>
<th>Pts</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>USA</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Türkiye</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>USA Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>United States</td>
<td>1 – 2</td>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>United States</td>
<td>3 – 2</td>
<td>Senegal</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>United States</td>
<td>0 – 2</td>
<td>Portugal</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Apr 1, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>United States</td>
<td>2 – 5</td>
<td>Belgium</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 28, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>United States</td>
<td>5 – 1</td>
<td>Uruguay</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 19, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Paraguay Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>4 – 0</td>
<td>Nicaragua</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 5, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Morocco</td>
<td>2 – 1</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Greece</td>
<td>0 – 1</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 27, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>1 – 2</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 19, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>United States</td>
<td>2 – 1</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 15, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Head to Head</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>United States</td>
<td>2 – 1</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 15, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United States</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 28, 2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United States</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>Copa América</td>
<td>Jun 12, 2016</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United States</td>
<td>0 – 1</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 30, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United States</td>
<td>1 – 3</td>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>Copa América</td>
<td>Jul 2, 2007</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>TV Listings / Streaming</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Country</th>
<th>Channel</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Peacock, FOX Sports App, Tubi</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paraguay</td>
<td>GEN, Trece, Unicanal</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Great Britain</td>
<td>BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ireland</td>
<td>BBC One, RTE 2, BBC iPlayer, RTE Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>SporTV, Globo, Globoplay, CazéTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>ORF eins, MagentaTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>France</td>
<td>beIN Sports 1, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Argentina</td>
<td>TyC Sports Argentina, Telefe Argentina, DIRECTV Sports Argentina</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>TSN+, TSN1, CTV App</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>SBS, SBS On Demand</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Competition &#8211;  2026 World Cup </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stadium: BMO Field</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: 12th June 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kick-off time &#8211; 20:00 </strong><strong>GMT</strong></p>
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<p>Canada make history at BMO Field in Toronto on Friday evening, hosting their first World Cup group stage match on home soil against Bosnia-Herzegovina in what is a momentous occasion for Canadian football. Group B kicks off with this fixture, and both nations will be desperate to claim the initiative in what looks a genuinely competitive four-team group.</p>
<p>Canada come into this World Cup opener unbeaten in their last five matches and having shown real resilience across a varied pre-tournament schedule. Their most recent outing ended in a 1–1 draw at home against the Republic of Ireland — a competitive result against solid opposition just days before the tournament. Prior to that, they claimed a 2–0 home win over Uzbekistan, a professional and controlled performance. Before that, a goalless draw at home against Tunisia showed their defensive solidity. Earlier in this run, they drew 2–2 at home with Iceland in a lively encounter, and the sequence began with a 1–0 home victory over Guatemala. Two wins and three draws — unbeaten, and playing in front of their own supporters, Canada will be full of belief going into this opener.</p>

<p>Bosnia-Herzegovina also arrive unbeaten across their last five outings, though their record is similarly draw-heavy. Their most recent outing ended in a 1–1 draw away in Panama — a creditable result on the road. Prior to that, they were held to a goalless draw at home by North Macedonia. Before that, they recorded a win on penalties after a 1–1 draw with Italy — an extraordinary qualification outcome that sealed their place here. Earlier in this run, they also recorded a win from a 1–1 draw away in Wales, and the sequence began with a 1–1 draw away in Austria. Bosnia-Herzegovina are a side that rarely loses but also rarely wins convincingly — goals and decisive moments have been at a premium, making this likely to be a tight, attritional affair.</p>
<p>There is no previous meeting between these two nations, making this a genuinely fresh contest with no historical reference point to draw upon.</p>
<p>With both sides unbeaten in recent months and neither particularly free-scoring, this has the hallmarks of a cagey, tactical encounter. Canada&#8217;s home advantage and the energy of a partisan BMO Field crowd could prove the decisive factor, while Bosnia-Herzegovina will look to Bajraktarevic and Demirovic to provide the moments of quality that could unlock a compact Canadian defensive shape.</p>
<p>In Canada, the match is live on TSN+, TSN1 and CTV, with RDS and Noovo also carrying the action in French. In the UK and Ireland, viewers can watch on BBC One and stream via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. In the United States, the game is available on the FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo and Peacock.</p>

<p><strong>Possible Lineups</strong></p>
<p><strong>Canada (4-4-2)</strong> Crépeau, Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Buchanan, Laryea, Eustaquio, Koné, Millar, David, Larin</p>

<p><strong>Bosnia-Herzegovina (4-4-2)</strong> Vasilj, Dedic, Lukic, Katic, Demirovic, Alajbegovic, Muharemovic, Tahirovic, Kolasinac, Bajraktarevic, Basic</p>

<p>Both sides appear to be at full strength for this Group B opener, a welcome situation for both camps as they prepare to face each other in their first ever competitive meeting.</p>
<p><strong>Group B</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pos</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>MP</th>
<th>W</th>
<th>D</th>
<th>L</th>
<th>GF</th>
<th>GA</th>
<th>GD</th>
<th>Pts</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Bosnia and Herzegovina</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Qatar</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Switzerland</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Canada Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Republic of Ireland</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>2 – 0</td>
<td>Uzbekistan</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 2, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>0 – 0</td>
<td>Tunisia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Apr 1, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>2 – 2</td>
<td>Iceland</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 28, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>Guatemala</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jan 18, 2026</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Bosnia-Herzegovina Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Panama</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Bosnia-Herzegovina</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Bosnia-Herzegovina</td>
<td>0 – 0</td>
<td>North Macedonia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 29, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Bosnia-Herzegovina</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Italy</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Wales</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Bosnia-Herzegovina</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 26, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Austria</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Bosnia-Herzegovina</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 18, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Head to Head</strong></p>
<p>No previous meetings between these two sides.</p>
<p><strong>TV Listings / Streaming</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Country</th>
<th>Channel</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, CTV App, RDS, Noovo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Great Britain</td>
<td>BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ireland</td>
<td>BBC One, RTE 2, BBC iPlayer, RTE Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Peacock, FOX Sports App</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bosnia and Herzegovina</td>
<td>HRT 2, BHT 1, Moja TV, Arena Sport 1P</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>Das Erste, MagentaTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>France</td>
<td>M6, beIN Sports 1, M6+, Molotov</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>CazéTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Japan</td>
<td>DAZN Japan, NHK G TV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>SBS, SBS On Demand</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Competition &#8211;  2026 World Cup </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stadium: Estadio Akron</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: 12th June 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kick-off time &#8211; 03:00 </strong><strong>GMT</strong></p>
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<p>Group A takes shape in the early hours of Friday morning as South Korea and Czechia meet at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara in what promises to be a fascinating contest between two well-matched sides. With Mexico and South Africa clashing in the same group hours earlier, both nations know a strong start here could prove crucial to their tournament ambitions.</p>
<p>South Korea come into this opener with a mixed but encouraging recent record. Their most recent outing produced a professional 1–0 home win over El Salvador — a clean-sheet victory that set the right tone in the days before departure. Prior to that, they were imperious at home against Trinidad and Tobago, running out 5–0 winners in dominant fashion. Before that, they suffered a 1–0 defeat away in Austria — a narrow reverse on the road against a side preparing for their own tournament. Earlier in this run, a 4–0 home defeat to Ivory Coast was a sobering afternoon, though it came against strong opposition. The sequence began with a 1–0 home win over Ghana. Three wins from five heading into the tournament, with their last two performances in particular showing a side capable of controlling games, is a reasonable platform for South Korea.</p>

<p>Czechia arrive at this World Cup in genuinely exceptional form. Their most recent outing ended in a 3–1 home win over Guatemala — another straightforward victory in a sequence that has seen them win all five of their last matches. Prior to that, they beat Kosovo 2–1 at home. Before that, they overcame Denmark 2–2 — with a win on penalties, underlining their quality under pressure. Earlier in this run, they drew 2–2 with the Republic of Ireland in a qualifying fixture where they also won on penalties, and the sequence began with a thumping 6–0 home rout of Gibraltar. Unbeaten in five — Czechia head into this World Cup with maximum confidence and a squad that looks capable of causing problems for any side in the group.</p>
<p>The head-to-head record is limited to one meeting, which South Korea won 2–1 away in Czechia in June 2016.</p>
<p>This is a genuinely difficult game to call. South Korea&#8217;s pace and directness on the break makes them dangerous, and their recent improvement in defensive solidity will serve them well. Czechia, however, are the form side and carry real threat through Schick and the supporting cast of Soucek and Provod in midfield. A tight, competitive encounter is in prospect, with Czechia perhaps holding a narrow edge on current form.</p>
<p>In South Korea, the match is live on KBS2 Korea, JTBC and Naver Chzzk. In the Czech Republic, viewers can watch on ČT Sport, Nova Action and ČT Sport Plus. In the UK and Ireland, the game is available on ITV 1 and ITVX, with STV and STV Player also carrying the fixture in Scotland.</p>

<p><strong>Possible Lineups</strong></p>
<p><strong>South Korea (3-4-2-1)</strong> Kim, Lee, Seol, Kim, Hwang, Lee, Lee, Cho, Lee, Hwang, Lee</p>

<p><strong>Czechia (3-4-2-1)</strong> Kovár, Jurásek, Krejcí, Hranác, Sadílek, Soucek, Provod, Coufal, Sulc, Chaloupek, Schick</p>

<p>Both squads appear to be at full strength for this Group A opener, with no significant absences reported from either camp heading into the tournament.</p>
<p><strong>Group A</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pos</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>MP</th>
<th>W</th>
<th>D</th>
<th>L</th>
<th>GF</th>
<th>GA</th>
<th>GD</th>
<th>Pts</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>South Korea</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Czechia</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>South Korea Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>South Korea</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>El Salvador</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 4, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>South Korea</td>
<td>5 – 0</td>
<td>Trinidad and Tobago</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Austria</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>South Korea</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>South Korea</td>
<td>0 – 4</td>
<td>Ivory Coast</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 28, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>South Korea</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>Ghana</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 18, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Czechia Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Czechia</td>
<td>3 – 1</td>
<td>Guatemala</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 5, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Czechia</td>
<td>2 – 1</td>
<td>Kosovo</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Czechia</td>
<td>2 – 2</td>
<td>Denmark</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Czechia</td>
<td>2 – 2</td>
<td>Republic of Ireland</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 26, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Czechia</td>
<td>6 – 0</td>
<td>Gibraltar</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 17, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Head to Head</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Czechia</td>
<td>1 – 2</td>
<td>South Korea</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 5, 2016</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>TV Listings / Streaming</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Country</th>
<th>Channel</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>South Korea</td>
<td>KBS2 Korea, JTBC, Naver Chzzk</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Czech Republic</td>
<td>ČT Sport, Nova Action, ČT Sport Plus</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Great Britain</td>
<td>ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ireland</td>
<td>ITV 1, RTE 2, ITVX, RTE Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>Fox Sports 1, fuboTV, Telemundo, Peacock, FOX Sports App</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>ORF eins, MagentaTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>France</td>
<td>beIN Sports 1, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>CazéTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Japan</td>
<td>DAZN Japan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>SBS, SBS On Demand</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The 2026 World Cup gets underway in earnest as Mexico open their Group A campaign against South Africa at the Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on Thursday evening. As one of the three host nations, El Tri carry the hopes of an entire country on their shoulders for this opening fixture, while Bafana Bafana arrive ...</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Mexico vs South Africa </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Competition &#8211;  2026 World Cup </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stadium: Estadio Banorte</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: 11th June 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kick-off time &#8211; 20:00 </strong><strong>GMT</strong></p>
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<p>The 2026 World Cup gets underway in earnest as Mexico open their Group A campaign against South Africa at the Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on Thursday evening. As one of the three host nations, El Tri carry the hopes of an entire country on their shoulders for this opening fixture, while Bafana Bafana arrive on the continent they call home — in spirit if not geography — looking to make an immediate statement in their group.</p>
<p>Mexico go into this tournament opener in the form of their lives. Their most recent outing saw them demolish Serbia 5–1 at home — a breathtaking display of attacking football that will have sent a warning to every side in Group A. Prior to that, they beat Australia 1–0 at home, grinding out a professional result. Before that, they eased past Ghana 2–0 at home with another controlled performance. Earlier in this run, they drew 1–1 at home with Belgium, and the sequence began with a goalless draw at home against Portugal. Three consecutive wins heading into the tournament, unbeaten in five — the hosts are hitting their stride at precisely the right moment.</p>

<p>South Africa come into this fixture with a more inconsistent record but showed encouraging signs in their most recent outing, a 1–0 away win in Jamaica — a clean sheet on the road that will have done their confidence good. Prior to that, they were held to a goalless draw at home by Nicaragua, a result that showed their defensive resilience but also highlighted a lack of attacking punch. Before that, they lost 2–1 at home to Panama. Earlier in this run, they drew 1–1 at home with Panama, and the sequence began with a 2–1 home defeat to Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations. One win, two draws and two defeats — Bafana Bafana will need to be at their very best to trouble a Mexican side in this kind of form on home soil.</p>
<p>The head-to-head record offers South Africa some historical encouragement, having won one of the two recorded meetings and drawn the other — both played on South African soil. Most recently, they drew 1–1 at home against Mexico at the 2010 World Cup. In the previous encounter, they won 2–1 at home in a July 2005 Concacaf Gold Cup fixture.</p>
<p>This is a genuine opening-day test for both sides, but the weight of expectation, the partisan home crowd, and Mexico&#8217;s current form all point heavily in El Tri&#8217;s favour. South Africa&#8217;s compact defensive structure may frustrate early on, but Mexico&#8217;s quality in the final third — as evidenced by that Serbia demolition — should prove decisive over the course of ninety minutes.</p>
<p>In Mexico, the match is live on Canal 5 Televisa, TUDN and Azteca 7, with streaming available via ViX Mexico and Azteca Deportes En Vivo. In South Africa, viewers can watch on SuperSport MaXimo 1 and SABC 1. In the United States, the game is available on the FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo and Peacock.</p>

<p><strong>Possible Lineups </strong></p>
<p><strong>Mexico (4-4-1-1)</strong> Rangel, Sánchez, Montes, Alvarado, Gutiérrez, Lira, Gallardo, Vásquez, Fidalgo, Quiñones, Jiménez</p>

<p><strong>South Africa (4-2-3-1)</strong> Goss, Moremi, Mbatha, Makhanya, Kabini, Foster, Zwane, Sebelebele, Sithole, Okon, Matuludi</p>

<p>Both squads appear to be at full strength for this tournament opener, giving both camps a full complement of players to choose from ahead of what promises to be a high-stakes Group A fixture.</p>
<p><strong>Group A</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pos</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>MP</th>
<th>W</th>
<th>D</th>
<th>L</th>
<th>GF</th>
<th>GA</th>
<th>GD</th>
<th>Pts</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>South Korea</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Czechia</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Mexico Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
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<td>Mexico</td>
<td>5 – 1</td>
<td>Serbia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 5, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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<td>Mexico</td>
<td>2 – 0</td>
<td>Ghana</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 23, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Belgium</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Apr 1, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>0 – 0</td>
<td>Portugal</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 29, 2026</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>South Africa Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
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<td>Jamaica</td>
<td>0 – 1</td>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>0 – 0</td>
<td>Nicaragua</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 29, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>1 – 2</td>
<td>Panama</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Panama</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 27, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>1 – 2</td>
<td>Cameroon</td>
<td>Africa Cup of Nations</td>
<td>Jan 4, 2026</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Head to Head</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>World Cup</td>
<td>Jun 11, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>2 – 1</td>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>Concacaf Gold Cup</td>
<td>Jul 9, 2005</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>TV Listings / Streaming</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Country</th>
<th>Channel</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>Canal 5 Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX Mexico</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>SuperSport MaXimo 1, SABC 1, SABC 3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Peacock, FOX Sports App</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Great Britain</td>
<td>ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ireland</td>
<td>ITV 1, RTE 2, ITVX, RTE Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>SporTV, Globo, Globoplay, CazéTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>ZDF, MagentaTV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>France</td>
<td>M6, beIN Sports 1, M6+, Molotov</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>SBS, SBS On Demand</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>TSN+, TSN1, CTV App</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>England take on Costa Rica at the Inter&#38;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday evening in their final warm-up fixture before the World Cup begins. With the tournament set to kick off just days later, this represents a last opportunity for the Three Lions to sharpen their combinations and build momentum, while Costa Rica — who ...</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Competition &#8211; International Friendly</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stadium: Inter&amp;Co Stadium</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: 10th June 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kick-off time &#8211; 21:00 </strong><strong>GMT</strong></p>
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<p>England take on Costa Rica at the Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday evening in their final warm-up fixture before the World Cup begins. With the tournament set to kick off just days later, this represents a last opportunity for the Three Lions to sharpen their combinations and build momentum, while Costa Rica — who failed to qualify — will be using the occasion as competitive preparation ahead of their next qualifying campaign.</p>
<p>England arrive in Florida in decent shape after a solid pre-tournament schedule. Their most recent outing produced a 1–0 home win over New Zealand — a controlled, professional performance that set the right tone heading into the tournament. Prior to that, they suffered a 1–0 home defeat to Japan — an unexpected setback that provided a useful reminder of the work still required. Before that, they were held to a 1–1 draw at home by Uruguay. Earlier in this run, they won 2–0 away in Albania, and the sequence began with a 2–0 home win over Serbia. Three wins from five, with the two blemishes being a narrow loss and a draw against respectable opposition, is a solid if unspectacular record for a side that will expect to go deep in this tournament.</p>
<p>Costa Rica arrive in markedly difficult form and face an enormous challenge here. Their most recent outing ended in a 3–1 defeat away to Colombia, continuing a poor run. Prior to that, they suffered a heavy 5–0 defeat away in Iran — a result that will have shaken confidence across the group. Before that, they drew 2–2 away in Jordan. Earlier in this run, they were held to a goalless draw at home by Honduras, and the sequence began with a 1–0 defeat away in Haiti. No wins in five matches, three defeats, and ten goals conceded tells the story of a Costa Rica side in genuine difficulty right now.</p>
<p>The head-to-head record favours England, who won 2–0 at home in a June 2018 friendly. The previous meeting, at the 2014 World Cup, ended 0–0 with Costa Rica as the home side for that group stage fixture.</p>
<p>The gap in current form and quality is considerable, and England will be heavily favoured here. Costa Rica&#8217;s defensive record across recent matches is alarming, and England — even in a rotated squad — carry enough firepower to cause problems throughout. This fixture looks set to be a comfortable night for the Three Lions as they build towards the tournament proper.</p>
<p>In the UK, the match is live on ITV 1 and available to stream via ITVX, with STV and the STV Player also carrying the fixture in Scotland. In the United States, the game is available on Fox Sports 2, fuboTV and the FOX Sports App. In Costa Rica, viewers can watch on Repretel Canal 6 and TDMAX, with Disney+ Premium Norte also streaming the action.</p>
<p><strong>Lineups &amp; Injuries</strong></p>
<p><strong>England (4-2-3-1)</strong> Pickford, Quansah, Stones, Guéhi, Spence, Mainoo, Rogers, Henderson, Watkins, Rashford, Kane</p>
<p>England: No injury concerns reported.</p>
<p><strong>Costa Rica (4-1-4-1)</strong> Sequeira, Araya, Faerron, Soto, Mitchell, Salazar, Alcócer, Galo, Mora, Quirós, Ugalde</p>
<p>Costa Rica: No injury concerns reported.</p>
<p>Both squads appear to be at full strength, giving both benches a clean bill of health ahead of this fixture. England&#8217;s depth across the pitch gives them a considerable advantage in this particular matchup.</p>
<p><strong>England Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
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<td>England</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>New Zealand</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>England</td>
<td>0 – 1</td>
<td>Japan</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>England</td>
<td>1 – 1</td>
<td>Uruguay</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 27, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Albania</td>
<td>0 – 2</td>
<td>England</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 16, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>England</td>
<td>2 – 0</td>
<td>Serbia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 13, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Costa Rica Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Colombia</td>
<td>3 – 1</td>
<td>Costa Rica</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 2, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Iran</td>
<td>5 – 0</td>
<td>Costa Rica</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Jordan</td>
<td>2 – 2</td>
<td>Costa Rica</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 27, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Costa Rica</td>
<td>0 – 0</td>
<td>Honduras</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 19, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Haiti</td>
<td>1 – 0</td>
<td>Costa Rica</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 14, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Head to Head</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>England</td>
<td>2 – 0</td>
<td>Costa Rica</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 7, 2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Costa Rica</td>
<td>0 – 0</td>
<td>England</td>
<td>World Cup</td>
<td>Jun 24, 2014</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>TV Listings / Streaming</strong></p>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Country</th>
<th>Channel</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Great Britain</td>
<td>ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ireland</td>
<td>ITV 1, ITVX, Virgin Media Three</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>Fox Sports 2, fuboTV, FOX Sports App, FOX One</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Costa Rica</td>
<td>Repretel Canal 6, TDMAX, Disney+ Premium Norte</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>DAZN Germany</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>France</td>
<td>L&#8217;Equipe, Molotov, Free</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Italy</td>
<td>SKY Go Italia, Sky Sport Calcio, NOW TV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>ESPN Brazil, Disney+ Premium Brazil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Japan</td>
<td>DAZN Japan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>Stan Sport</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Portugal host Nigeria at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria on Wednesday evening in a final pre-World Cup International Friendly for both sides. With the tournament in North America now days away, both nations will be using this occasion to settle on their best combinations and build confidence ahead of the group stage. Portugal ...</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Portugal vs Nigeria </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Competition &#8211; International Friendly</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stadium: Estádio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: 10th June 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kick-off time &#8211; 20:45 </strong><strong>GMT</strong></p>
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<p>Portugal host Nigeria at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria on Wednesday evening in a final pre-World Cup International Friendly for both sides. With the tournament in North America now days away, both nations will be using this occasion to settle on their best combinations and build confidence ahead of the group stage.</p>
<p>Portugal come into this fixture in excellent form and will be brimming with confidence. Their most recent outing saw them beat Chile 2–1 at home on Saturday — a solid if not emphatic victory that continued a strong pre-tournament run. Prior to that, they claimed a fine 2–0 away win in the United States. Before that, they were held to a goalless draw away in Mexico. Earlier in this run, they put nine past Armenia without reply at home in one of the standout performances of their recent qualifying campaign, and the sequence began with a 2–0 defeat away to the Republic of Ireland — the one blemish on an otherwise impressive record. Three wins from the last four, conceding just two goals across that stretch, points to a Portugal side in excellent nick.</p>
<p>Nigeria arrive in equally encouraging shape, having gone five matches unbeaten. Their most recent outing ended in a 2–2 draw away in Poland — a competitive result on the road that maintained their unbeaten run. Prior to that, they were superb away in Jamaica, winning 3–0 with a commanding display. Before that, they beat Zimbabwe 2–0 at home with a comfortable clean-sheet victory. Earlier in this run, they drew 2–2 away in Jordan, and the sequence began with a 2–1 win away in Iran. Three wins and two draws — with no defeats — tells the story of a Super Eagles side in confident, consistent form heading into the tournament.</p>
<p>The head-to-head record between these sides is limited to one recorded meeting, which Portugal won 4–0 at home in November 2022.</p>
<p>This promises to be an entertaining encounter between two sides with genuine World Cup ambitions. Portugal&#8217;s superior home record and individual quality — particularly in the final third — make them the favourites, but Nigeria&#8217;s unbeaten run and attacking output across five matches signals they will not be here simply to make up the numbers. A lively, competitive fixture is in prospect, with both teams keen to head to North America on the back of a positive result.</p>
<p>In Portugal, the match is live on Sport TV1 and RTP 1, with streaming available via Sport TV Multiscreen and RTP Play. In Nigeria, viewers can watch on NTA Sports 24 and AfroSport TV. In the UK and Ireland, the fixture is available on Amazon Prime Video.</p>
<p><strong>Possible Lineups </strong></p>
<p><strong>Portugal (4-2-3-1)</strong> Sá, Semedo, Dias, Silva, Conceição, Veiga, Samú, Cancelo, Fernandes, Leão, Ronaldo</p>
<p><strong>Nigeria (4-4-2)</strong> Okoye, Onyemaechi, Simon, Nnadi, Ogbu, Fernandez, Onyeka, Adams, Ndidi, Moffi, Bewene</p>
<p>Both squads appear to be at full strength for this fixture, giving both camps a welcome selection headache and the opportunity to field their strongest available XI ahead of the World Cup.</p>
<p><strong>Portugal Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Portugal</td>
<td>2 – 1</td>
<td>Chile</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 6, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>United States</td>
<td>0 – 2</td>
<td>Portugal</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Apr 1, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>0 – 0</td>
<td>Portugal</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 29, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Portugal</td>
<td>9 – 1</td>
<td>Armenia</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 16, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Republic of Ireland</td>
<td>2 – 0</td>
<td>Portugal</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 13, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Nigeria Form</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Result</th>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Poland</td>
<td>2 – 2</td>
<td>Nigeria</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Jun 3, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Jamaica</td>
<td>0 – 3</td>
<td>Nigeria</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 30, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Nigeria</td>
<td>2 – 0</td>
<td>Zimbabwe</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>May 26, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Jordan</td>
<td>2 – 2</td>
<td>Nigeria</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 31, 2026</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></td>
<td>Iran</td>
<td>1 – 2</td>
<td>Nigeria</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Mar 27, 2026</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Head to Head</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Home Team</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Away Team</th>
<th>Competition</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Portugal</td>
<td>4 – 0</td>
<td>Nigeria</td>
<td>International Friendly</td>
<td>Nov 17, 2022</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>TV Listings / Streaming</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Country</th>
<th>Channel</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Portugal</td>
<td>Sport TV1, RTP 1, Sport TV Multiscreen, RTP Play</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nigeria</td>
<td>NTA Sports 24, AfroSport TV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Great Britain</td>
<td>Amazon Prime Video</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ireland</td>
<td>Amazon Prime Video</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>France</td>
<td>L&#8217;Équipe Live Foot</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>DAZN Germany</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>Fox Soccer Plus, fuboTV, ViX</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>SporTV, Globoplay</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Japan</td>
<td>DAZN Japan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>Stan Sport</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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