The opening spherical of matches on the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered loads of drama, shock outcomes and objectives as all 48 groups started their campaigns throughout 12 teams.
A number of underdogs made headlines within the first week of the event, with debutant Cape Verde holding former champions Spain to a goalless draw, whereas Morocco additionally held five-time winners Brazil with a 1-1 draw. DR Congo additionally earned a shock level towards Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in one other 1-1 stalemate.
Hosts United States made a powerful begin with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay, whereas defending champions Argentina launched their title defence in type with a 3-0 win over Algeria.
With greater than 50 gamers already on the scoresheet after the primary spherical of matches, the race for the Golden Boot is shaping up.
Prime scorers after Spherical 1
3 objectives
2 objectives
- Erling Haaland (Norway)
- Kylian Mbappe (France)
- Harry Kane (England)
- Folarin Balogun (USA)
- Elijah Simply (New Zealand)
- Yasin Ayari (Sweden)
- Kai Havertz (Germany)
