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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

In 1993, the two of them were photographed together at the opening of the Manhattan Harley Davidson Cafe, with Brown and a then-12-year-old Ivanka.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

He was part of the Brazil squad that retained the trophy four years later, but missed most of the tournament through injury after scoring in the opening game - only later receiving a winners' medal.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Without his engagement and his involvement, it would have been impossible to organize a World Cup in the United States,” Infantino said ahead of the opening game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When we came in, Noorvik was opening a box with a pry bar.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell