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NewsRomo Strike Sends Mexico Past South Korea and Top of Group A
A second-half goal from midfielder Luis Romo settled a tight Group A contest, handing Mexico a 1-0 win, a perfect six points from two games, and sole ownership of first place.
NewsKane Double Fires England to Statement 4–2 Win Over Croatia
Harry Kane's two first-half penalties set the tone before Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford finished the job, as England opened Group L with a 4–2 victory that left Croatia bottom and rewarded our pre-match call.
NewsNeves Lightning Cancelled Out by Wissa as Congo DR Hold Portugal in Group K Opener
João Neves struck inside six minutes, but Yoane Wissa levelled on the stroke of half-time to earn Congo DR a 1–1 draw with Portugal and leave both nations chasing Colombia at the top of Group K.
NewsMbappé's Second-Half Brace Powers France Past Senegal, But Norway Set the Pace in Group I
Kylian Mbappé struck either side of Bradley Barcola's strike as France opened their World Cup with a 3–1 win over Senegal. A late Mbaye consolation flattered a Senegal side now staring at an early exit.
NewsEgypt Make Belgium Sweat in Group G Stalemate as Ashour's First Sets the Tone
Mohamed Ashour's 19th-minute opener gave Egypt a deserved lead in Group G before Belgium hauled themselves level after the hour. A 1–1 draw that flattered the favourites and leaves all four sides locked together.
NewsAyari's Double Headlines Sweden's Five-Star Statement Against Tunisia
Sweden opened their Group F campaign with a ruthless 5–1 win over Tunisia, Yasin Ayari scoring twice and Isak and Gyökeres adding their names as the Blågult immediately set the pace at the top of the table.
NewsDiallo's Last-Gasp Strike Hands Ivory Coast a Priceless Opening-Day Win Over Ecuador
Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to settle a tense, goalless deadlock and give Ivory Coast a 1–0 win over Ecuador, lifting them to three points in a Group E now dominated by Germany.
NewsMcGinn's First-Half Strike Hands Scotland Group C's Early Initiative Against Haiti
John McGinn's 28th-minute goal was the only score as Scotland edged Haiti 1-0 to top Group C on the opening matchday. A clean sheet and three points, but the narrow margin left our handicap call just short.