Al Jazeera English • June 13, 2026 06:15

‘A dream come true’: Fans revel as US win World Cup opener on home soil

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Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage.

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‘A dream come true’: Fans revel as US win World Cup opener on home soil

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Al Jazeera English

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04:11

Canada World Cup opener splits Bosnian fans among two ‘home nations’

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20:55

World Cup fans express excitement and share their predictions

Ahead of the US’s first match, Al Jazeera spoke to World Cup fans in Los Angeles.

BBC Headlines

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05:10

'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil

Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.

Euronews

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04:30

Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa

Mexican fans erupted in celebration after the national team defeated South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with supporters gathering in fan zones and outside Mexico …

20:12

Mexico's President Sheinbaum joins fans as World Cup gets underway

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum joined thousands of supporters at a fan zone in Mexico City's Zocalo Square as Mexico took on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 …

France 24

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09:44

'Filled with joy': Mexico celebrates victory in World Cup opener

There were wild celebrations in Mexico on Thursday after the country won 2-0 against 9-man South Africa in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca …

11:46

Moroccan fans get ready for first World Cup game, boosted by AFCON success

Morocco are playing five-time world champions Brazil in their opening World Cup match on June 13, with fans hopeful following the team's success in the Africa Football Cup of Nations …