FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina as US prepares for campaign against Paraguay (opens original article in a new tab)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup began with Mexico hosting the opening game, while Ghana's Thomas Partey was barred from Canada due to a visa refusal, and Canada and the US started their campaigns.

• Thomas Partey's visa application to Canada was refused, preventing him from playing in Ghana's World Cup game against Panama.
• Mexico hosted the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa, with Julian Quinones scoring the first goal.
• Canada and the US began their World Cup campaigns on day two with matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Paraguay, respectively.