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World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles

11 Jun 2026 – 19 Jun 2026 · 5 chapters · 10 updates

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Chapter 1World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles

  1. 13 Jun

    Katy Perry performs in Los Angeles as the opening ceremony concludes ahead of the United States kickoff against Paraguay.

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  2. Dominates Paraguay 3-0 in the World Cup opener as Balogun stars and the USMNT secures a decisive victory to start their home tournament campaign.

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Chapter 2Qatar face Switzerland in World Cup

  1. 13 Jun

    Kicks off soon as Switzerland faces Qatar in their World Cup Group B opener at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

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  2. Secured a historic 1-1 draw as Qatar shocked Switzerland with a stoppage-time equalizer in their World Cup Group B opener.

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  3. Secured a historic first-ever World Cup point for Qatar, as coach Julen Lopetegui orchestrated a stoppage-time equalizer to hold Switzerland to a 1-1 draw.

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Chapter 3Iran soccer team arrives in Los Angeles

  1. 15 Jun

    Touches down in Los Angeles for the World Cup, while U.S. authorities deny entry visas to several Iranian team officials.

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Chapter 4Belgium face Egypt in World Cup opener

  1. 15 Jun

    Kicks off in Seattle as Lukaku starts on the bench for Belgium and Shobeir starts in goal for Egypt.

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  2. Rescued a 1-1 draw for Belgium against Egypt after Lukaku forced an own goal to equalize late in the match.

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Chapter 5Iran World Cup team visa dispute

  1. 16 Jun

    Ghalenoei calls conditions a disaster as squad returns to Mexico base after 2-2 draw with New Zealand, prompting FIFA intervention over US visa restrictions.

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  2. Expires Mehdi Torabi's US visa, sidelining the winger for the upcoming match against Belgium as the team faces ongoing travel restrictions.

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Articles in this story

  1. USA crush Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener as Balogun brace ignites Hollywood crowd
  2. Qatar and Switzerland meet in World Cup Group B opener after Canada-Bosnia draw
  3. Qatar secures first World Cup point with stoppage-time equaliser against Switzerland
  4. Julen Lopetegui's Qatar claim first World Cup point with 95th‑minute header against Switzerland
  5. Technical glitch fuels offside controversy as Switzerland draw with Qatar at World Cup
  6. War and protests overshadow Iran's World Cup opener in Los Angeles
  7. Morocco make history with 11 foreign-born starters in 1-1 World Cup draw against Brazil
  8. Iran's World Cup squad arrives in United States to protests as Spain and Belgium enter the tournament
  9. Egypt hold Belgium to 1-1 draw in World Cup opener as Lukaku rescues Red Devils
  10. Belgium draws 1-1 with Egypt in World Cup group opener after late own goal rescues Red Devils
  11. Araujo rescues Uruguay with late equaliser in 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia
  12. Elijah Just's brace not enough as New Zealand held 2-2 by Iran in politically charged World Cup opener
  13. Livramento ruled out of World Cup with calf injury; Chalobah summoned as England's late replacement

Sources

Publishers the updates cite.

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