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The 2026 World Cup is underway, with several teams already making their mark on the tournament
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Guides, explainers and analysis for the first 48-team World Cup. Every story is human-reviewed, sourced and bylined.
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Fixtures
Kickoff XITurkey vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 opener looms
Turkey and Paraguay face a must-win Group D opener in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, both desperate to erase opening-day disappointment.
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