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Tuchel was unhappy with England's lack of intensity in their opening friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, the 1-0 win effectively a glorified training session as he fielded two different teams in each half.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

When news of England’s 1-0 defeat to the U.S. during the opening round of the 1950 World Cup reached London from Brazil, stunned Brits assumed it must have been a typo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Through the opening, they could see the rain trickle to a stop and the gale gentle to a wind.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr