As I write this, South Africa have probably been the poorest team so far in the tournament, but could that simply be a case of being overwhelmed by the occasion of playing the opening match against ...

In Part 1 of Dan’s World Cup Match Day 1 predictions, we looked at Groups A to F, including hosts Mexico, Brazil’s clash with Morocco, and a potential upset between the Netherlands and Japan.

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. Get the latest news, results and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Ryan Knutson: The World Cup begins this week. 48 countries will compete in a ...