What If Match World Cup

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Group F · FINALWhat if one moment changed?
Tunisia 0-4 Japan

Monterrey (Guadalupe) · 6/21/2026, 4:00:00 AM UTC

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Mexico owns the first page

The co-hosts opened the tournament with a 2-0 win and immediate control of Group A.

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The tournament began with Mexico City on stage

Before kickoff, the opening ceremony put Mexican and Latin music at the center of day one.

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South Korea and Czechia now answer Mexico

The second Group A match arrives after Mexico already banked three points.

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Quinones scores the first goal

Julian Quinones put Mexico ahead in the ninth minute, the first goal of the 2026 World Cup.

Quinones scores the first goal
9' · Quinones scores the first goal

Julian Quinones put Mexico ahead in the ninth minute, the first goal of the 2026 World Cup.

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Julian Quinones

He scored the first goal of the 2026 World Cup.

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