World Cup 2026: Canada and USA enter fray; empty seats; Mexico’s winning start; McTominay fitness boost – as it happened (opens original article in a new tab)

Mexico won their World Cup 2026 opener, while ticket pricing concerns and player retirements marked early events, and USA and Canada joined the tournament with opening matches.

• Mexico's World Cup 2026 campaign started with a win, but some matches had empty seats due to ticket pricing concerns.
• USA and Canada joined the World Cup with opening matches, featuring events like Katy Perry's performance and political figures attending.
• Japan's Endo retired from international duty after injuries ended his World Cup hopes.