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Aguirre says Jiménez earned 'perfect day' with Mexico goal Aguirre says Jiménez earned 'perfect day' with Mexico goal

Raúl Jiménez finally has his star moment in a FIFA World Cup for Mexico, with his manager Javier Aguirre calling it a "perfect day" for the 35-year-old striker.

World Cup Daily: Yamal at Walmart, USMNT watch Knicks, Mahrez at KU World Cup Daily: Yamal at Walmart, USMNT watch Knicks, Mahrez at KU

Enjoy all the updates from across North America on the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Socceroos vs. Türkiye preview: Australia must rediscover clinical edge of early Popovic tenure Socceroos vs. Türkiye preview: Australia must rediscover clinical edge of early Popovic tenure

The moment is almost at hand for the Socceroos, their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign officially commencing on Saturday (2 pm Sunday AEDT) against Türkiye. No more dress rehearsals, it's time to play for keeps.

World Cup VAR review: Was ref right to show three red cards in Mexico opener? World Cup VAR review: Was ref right to show three red cards in Mexico opener?

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

Pochettino: Time for speeches is over ahead of U.S. World Cup opener Pochettino: Time for speeches is over ahead of U.S. World Cup opener

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said that the time for fiery speeches is over and that his side is ready for Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay.

Mexico's win an emotional celebration of World Cup's return to the Azteca Mexico's win an emotional celebration of World Cup's return to the Azteca

Forty years after the World Cup was last in Mexico, the tournament returned Thursday, and Mexico celebrated with an emotional win over South Africa.