Who's worth watching? The favourites and dark horses of the FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun.
Mexico claimed victory over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament – scoring a goal in each half to win the match 2-nil.
Next up, South Korea and the Czech Republic are taking the centre stage at Guadalajara Stadium.
The current favourites to win the Cup are Spain, France, Brazil, and England, with Argentina close behind.
But Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine told Francesca Rudkin there are some underdogs worth keeping an eye on, such as Japan and Ecuador.
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