opener
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It has never won a tournament opener, with a record of 0-5-2, including a 1-1 draw against South Africa in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Two summers ago, Scotland's Euros opener proved to be one of their biggest letdowns under Clarke - a 5-1 loss to hosts Germany.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
What I’m most excited about for the opener is finally seeing a game at the legendary Azteca Stadium.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
He starts with the scores for the first matches in each group, including the tournament opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa, holders Argentina against Algeria and England versus Croatia.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Beowulf had gnawed a perfectly usable letter opener out of a piece of wood.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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