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History is being made in Mexico City, where the largest World Cup in history has officially kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Co-host nation Mexico wasted no time making a statement, defeating South Africa two-nil in the tournament opener — though the match will be remembered just as much for a stunning three red cards, a record for a single World Cup game.
The World Cup fever doesn't stop at soccer. Over in Frankfurt, the two thousand twenty-six World Cup of Darts is underway, and Germany came out swinging on day one. The pairing of Schindler and Pietreczko delivered a dominant whitewash performance against the Philippines in group-stage action, putting the rest of the field on notice early in what promises to be a fiercely competitive tournament.
And if you want to catch all the FIFA World Cup action but haven't sorted out your streaming situation, Fox One is currently offering a free trial as coverage ramps up online. With the United States, Canada, and Mexico all serving as host nations this summer, the games are everywhere — and now so is access to watch them.
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