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In the opening matches a comfortable win for the co-hosts Mexico who defeated South Africa 2-0 and South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic.

We look at the expected benefits from the tournament for the economy of co-hosts Canada.

And Iran says it has not reached a final decision on a deal with Washington after US President Trump claimed that a deal to end the current conflict, was close. We speak to the United Nations about concerns over the continuing escalation in the Middle East.

Presenters: Barbara Plett Usher and James Copnall.

(Photo: South Korean fans react during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between South Korea and Czechia in Guadalajara, Mexico. Credit: Francisco Guasco/EPA).