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Austria Begin With Authority as Jordan Pay for Early Lapses

Austria opened their World Cup campaign with a composed 3-1 win over Jordan in Santa Clara, the margin reflecting their control more than any single moment of brilliance.

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Argentina Open Their Campaign With Authority in Kansas City

A composed Argentina dismantled Algeria 3-0 at Arrowhead Stadium, setting an early marker in the group with a performance built on patience and control.

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Argentina Open With Authority in Kansas City Rout of Algeria

Argentina began their World Cup campaign with a controlled 3-0 win over Algeria, dictating the rhythm at Arrowhead Stadium from first whistle to last.

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Argentina Open With Authority as Algeria Fall in Kansas City

Argentina began their World Cup campaign with a controlled 3-0 victory over Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium, never permitting their opponents a way back.

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Norway Open With Authority as Iraq Are Overwhelmed in Boston

Norway began their World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq at Gillette Stadium, controlling the contest from start to finish.

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Norway Open With Authority as Iraq Wilt in Boston

Norway began their World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq at Gillette Stadium, the margin reflecting a gulf in composure and intent.

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France Weather Senegal Storm to Open Campaign in New Jersey

France opened their World Cup with a 3-1 win over a spirited Senegal side at MetLife Stadium, their quality eventually telling after an uncomfortable spell.

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Iran and New Zealand Trade Blows in Inglewood Stalemate

Neither side could find the decisive touch as Iran and New Zealand shared four goals in an even, absorbing opener at SoFi Stadium.

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Saudi Arabia Hold Uruguay to Share Spoils in Miami

Uruguay were made to work for a point as Saudi Arabia matched them blow for blow in a tense opening Group Stage encounter in Miami Gardens.

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Saudi Arabia Hold Uruguay to Share the Spoils in Miami

Saudi Arabia matched Uruguay blow for blow at Hard Rock Stadium, earning a 1-1 draw in an opening Group Stage fixture that rewarded organisation and nerve.

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Egypt Hold Belgium to Even Start in Seattle

Belgium were made to work for a point at Lumen Field as Egypt absorbed pressure and answered back to share the spoils in their World Cup opener.

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Egypt Hold Belgium to a Stalemate in Seattle Opener

Egypt absorbed pressure and answered Belgium's early lead to claim a deserved point in their opening Group Stage encounter at Lumen Field.

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Egypt Hold Belgium to a Draw in Seattle Opener

Belgium were forced to share the points with a disciplined Egypt side at Lumen Field, a 1-1 result that opens Group Stage play with more questions than answers.

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Cape Verde Hold Spain in Atlanta Stalemate

Spain dominated possession but could not breach a disciplined Cape Verde defence, as the World Cup debutants earned a goalless draw in their opening fixture.

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Cape Verde Hold Spain to a Stalemate in Atlanta

Spain's possession game met a disciplined Cape Verde defence at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the tournament debutants earning a creditable goalless draw in their opening fixture.

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Sweden Overwhelm Tunisia in Monterrey Statement

Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia at the Estadio BBVA, brushing aside an early scare.

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Ivory Coast Edge Ecuador in Philadelphia Opener

A single goal was enough for Ivory Coast to begin their World Cup campaign with a hard-earned victory over a disciplined Ecuador side in Philadelphia.

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Netherlands Held by Resilient Japan in Arlington Opener

Japan twice clawed back to earn a deserved point against the Netherlands, sharing four goals in an absorbing Group Stage opener in Arlington.

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Germany Overwhelm Curaçao in Houston Opener

Germany began their World Cup campaign with a ruthless seven-goal display, brushing aside a spirited but outmatched Curaçao side at the NRG Stadium.

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Australia Open Their Campaign With Composed Win Over Türkiye

Australia made a confident start to their World Cup, seeing off Türkiye 2-0 in front of a lively crowd at BC Place in Vancouver.

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Australia Open With Authority in Vancouver

A disciplined, two-goal display saw Australia subdue Türkiye at BC Place, setting an early marker in the group stage.

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Scotland Edge Stubborn Haiti in Boston Opener

A single goal was enough to give Scotland the better of a hard-fought World Cup opener against a disciplined Haiti side at Gillette Stadium.

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Scotland Edge Spirited Haiti to Open World Cup Campaign

A single goal was enough for Scotland to take three points from a stubborn Haiti side in their opening group fixture at Gillette Stadium.

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