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Come on, this is the sort of match that’ll have the nation buzzing — Canada take on Qatar at BC Place and there’s plenty riding on it. Both sides sit on a single point after tight opening fixtures, but this one feels like a chance for the hosts to make a statement in fr... show more

Right then, cup fever in the Americas — Mexico welcome South Korea to Guadalajara in a tasty Group A clash that could go a long way to deciding who tops the section. Both teams picked up wins on matchday one and that buoyant form, plus the noise of the home crowd, makes... show more

There’s a real feel of occasion as Argentina prepare to kick off their World Cup defence against Algeria in Kansas City. The champions may be favourites on paper, but this is the kind of opener where European summer rust meets African verve — and that always makes for s... show more

There’s a proper international buzz as Portugal prepare to kick off their World Cup campaign against Congo DR in a Group K opener staged in Houston. This is the sort of fixture that promises theatre — a superstar-laden side against the storybook visitors making a long-a... show more

There’s a genuine air of theatre as Uzbekistan prepare to meet Colombia at Estadio Azteca — a fitting stage for a first-ever meeting between two very different footballing stories. The Central Asian side arrive on the biggest night of their history, making their World C... show more

Right then, wake up early for a proper World Cup curtain-raiser as Ghana take on Panama at BMO Field. This isn’t a glamour tie by ranking, but it’s one that matters: both teams will be desperate to avoid an early dent to their Group L hopes. Form is patchy, pride is on ... show more

Crackling tension and a stadium that will be rocking — the World Cup curtain-raiser between England and Croatia at AT&T Stadium promises to be the sort of opener the tournament lives for. Both sides arrive with pedigree, recent form and a score of narratives to settle: ... show more

There’s a proper tournament opener with Austria taking on Jordan at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium — and you can already feel the tension. This Group J clash matters: Austria are back on the big stage after a long absence and will want a statement, while Jordan arri... show more

There’s a proper World Cup buzz in the air as France meet Senegal at New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday. This is one of those fixtures that will have neutrals glued to the telly — back-story, recent form and a handful of players who can change the game in a blink. For market... show more

Expect a proper curtain-raiser when Iraq meet Norway at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday night. This isn’t just a friendly kickabout — both nations are opening their World Cup accounts and the pressure to set the tone is palpable. Norway arrive with star power and goal threa... show more