Houston Sur 3:8 GFI 
FC Motown II 3:1 Hudson Valley Hammers 
West Chester United 3:1 Lone Star II 
Delaware FC 0:2 PA Classics 
La Fama 2:2 Britannia 
Argentina 3:0 Algeria 
Austria 3:1 Jordan 
Central Stallions 1:0 Ulaanbaatar 
Canberra White Eagles 1:2 Canberra FC 
Changnyeong W 1:6 Suwon FMC W 
Gyeongju W 0:1 Hwacheon KSPO W 
Gumi Sportstoto W 0:0 Incheon Red Angels W 
Seoul W 2:1 Boeun Sangmu W 
Khoromkhon 2:5 Ulaangom City 
Mbeya City 0:1 Simba 
Maniema Union 1:1 JSK 
Simba 0:0 Vita Club 
APEJES Academy 1:1 Kumba 
Singida Black Stars 5:0 Dodoma Jiji 
Gareji 0:0 Shturmi 
Merani Martvili 2:1 Samtredia 
Gazelle 0:2 Canon 
Don Bosco 0:3 TP Mazembe 
Molodechno-DYuSSh 4 1:4 Bate Borisov 
Arsenal Tula 1:2 Volga Ulyanovsk 
Kolkheti Poti 1:1 Gori 
Grindavik 0:1 Fylkir 
IR Reykjavik 2:1 Grotta 
Kairat Almaty 3:0 Kyzyl-Zhar 
Atlantic 0:1 Union Abong-Mbang 
Mexico’s World Cup got underway with a big, star-filled opening ceremony. Pop star Shakira wowed the crowd with a high-energy performance. The mood was festive, but not everyone was in a celebrating mood.
Protests and Police Presence
Near the famous Azteca stadium, things got a little tense. There were reports of small clashes between police and demonstrators. The protests appeared to be about social issues, not the soccer itself.
- Some protesters threw objects at officers.
- Police used tear gas to break up the crowds.
- No major injuries were reported, and the situation calmed down quickly.
What This Means for the Tournament
For now, the games are going ahead as planned. Organizers say security is tight, and they are working to keep the focus on the sport. Fans are hopeful the rest of the tournament will be remembered for the soccer, not the side drama.
A Bittersweet Kickoff
The opening ceremony showed the best of the host country’s culture and energy. But the protests served as a reminder that big global events often bring mixed feelings. For millions watching at home, the hope is that the goals and highlights will soon take center stage.