The opening group-stage round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered exactly what fans hope for in the first week of a major tournament: a balance of authoritative wins, surprising results, and goal-heavy thrillers that immediately reshaped expectations.Four storylines rose above the rest: Morocco earning a 1-1 draw with favourites Brazil, Scotland sitting top of Group C after a 1-0 win over Haiti, Japan matching the Netherlands in a 2-2 classic, and hosts the United States launching t (football news) [...]
