World Cup: Day 1 recap and Day 2 open thread

The 2026 FIFA World Cup got underway on June 11, 2026, with the first two matches taking place in Mexico City and Guadalajara, Mexico. Mexico hosted South Africa in the capital, while South Korea faced Czechia in Guadalajara, with In-Beom Hwang scoring South Korea's first goal in a Group A match. The article notes the opening day did not get off to the most exciting start despite Mexico's welcoming atmosphere as hosts.