World Cup sees England, Argentina, and France shine on opening matchday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:12 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The opening round of the World Cup featured a total of 24 matches, including a standout performance from England against Croatia. Despite this, several traditional powerhouses struggled, with Spain held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde and both Portugal and Brazil facing disappointing results., Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper, emerged as a breakout player after the match with Spain. As the tournament heads into its second round, matchups to watch include Brazil versus Haiti and Argentina against Austria.
- •England and Croatia produced an exciting match with six goals.
- •Spain drew 0-0 against Cape Verde, disappointing fans.
- •Vozinha's standout performance has captured attention.
- •Next matches include Brazil-Haiti and Argentina-Austria.
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"A total of 24 matches and several goals later, today marks the start of the second round of this World Cup group stage.It’s only been a week since the World Cup began, and today the second round of ...
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