World Cup live scores, games today and updates Thursday
The 2026 World Cup continues with group stage matches, including a physical and low-scoring victory for Mexico over South Korea. Meanwhile, other teams prepare for upcoming matches as the tournament progresses across three host countries.
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The World Cup is a major global sporting event with significant economic and cultural impact on host nations and participating countries.
The 2026 World Cup began its second round of group stage games on Thursday, June 18 with co-host Mexico facing South Korea in the nightcap, a showdown that decided the Group A winner.
The article provides a factual summary of match results and tournament logistics.
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