- Mexico opens at home vs South Africa in Mexico City — huge pressure after a 2022 group-stage exit, and the stadium becomes the first to host matches at three different men's World Cups.
- Mexico’s new midfield standout, Chicago-born Gutierrez (a former U.S. youth player), has been pivotal in 2026 and is one to watch in the opener.
- South Korea vs Czechia in Guadalajara features captain Son Heung-min chasing his first World Cup knockout win, while Czechia returns to the tournament for the first time since 2006 and lean on set pieces.
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