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Brazil Extends 21-Cup Streak; US, Germany Dominate Openers

6/14/2026

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Summary

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Brazil kept its opening-match unbeaten streak alive for 21 World Cups, a run dating back to 1934.
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in its Group D opener, leading the group with a plus-3 goal differential.
Germany beat Curacao 7-1 in Houston, making goalkeeper Manuel Neuer the oldest German World Cup player at age 40.
All matches are broadcast in English on FOX or FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo.

History

Historical Context

In 1930 FIFA staged its first World Cup in Uruguay, inviting 13 national teams; Uruguay hosted, beat Argentina 4–2 in the final before 68,346 spectators, and earned its first of two titles (the second came in 1950). The tournament’s global broadcast model set a precedent that shapes today’s opening-match spectacles and commercial reach.

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Story summary

Brazil kept its opening-match unbeaten streak alive for 21 World Cups, a run dating back to 1934.
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in its Group D opener, leading the group with a plus-3 goal differential.
Germany beat Curacao 7-1 in Houston, making goalkeeper Manuel Neuer the oldest German World Cup player at age 40.
All matches are broadcast in English on FOX or FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo.

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