The World Cup is underway with both Mexico and South Korea winning their opening games, as the US and Canada prepare to play later.
Co-hosts Mexico comfortably saw off South Africa 2-0, in a contest which saw three players sent off.
Julian Quinones scored the first goal of the tournament with a fantastic right-footed strike, as Raul Jimenez joined him on the scoresheet with a trademark header.
South Korea came from behind against the Czech Republic to win 2-1, after Wolves' Ladislav Krejci opened the scoring for the European side.
An equaliser from Hwang In-beom and the winner from substitute Oh Hyeon-Gyu helped South Korea to their first victory of the tournament.
To come later today, Canada kicks off their campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina at 8pm.
In Group D, America go up against Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles from 2am.
What can we expect tonight
Remaining co-hosts Canada and the US kick off their campaigns, with the Canadians facing Bosnia and Herzegovina while America play Paraguay.
Bosnia dramatically made it to the finals with victories over Wales and Italy in the qualification play-offs, winning both games on penalties.
This is the second time the nation has qualified for the tournament, having been knocked out in the group stages in 2014.
Paraguay finished sixth to claim South America's final automatic qualification spot and register their first appearance at the grandest stage of all since 2010.
There are some familiar names to English fans in their potential lineup, including former Newcastle winger Miguel Almiron and Sunderland centre-half Omar Alderete.
Both Canada and America go into their games as favourites, but neither will want to slip on home soil against some tricky opposition.
Scott McTominay travels separately as precaution
Scott McTominay has travelled separately as a precaution
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Scottish star Scott McTominay has travelled separately from his teammates because of an upset stomach.
The former Manchester United midfielder has been the leading man in recent campaigns, but made his way with a doctor in what is reportedly a precautionary measure.
Scotland play their first game against Haiti on Sunday at 2am at the Boston Stadium.
It will feel like a must-win, given the tough tasks in front of them afterwards against Brazil and Morocco.
Czech coach Miroslav Koubek praises players despite opening game loss
The Czech Republic's coach, Miroslav Koubek, praised his players for their effort despite losing in their opening game of the World Cup.
South Korea came from behind to beat Koubek's side 2-1, leaving the Czech Republic third in Group A.
Speaking afterwards, Koubek said: "We really made some mistakes, but also made opportunities. Our opponent was very fast. The better team won.
"We had to fight, and we did. Now we need to move on. We need to be more attacking and creative in the last 30 metres. In the attack, we have room for improvement."
Hundreds of empty seats in second game of World Cup
Hundreds of empty seats were seen at the second game of the World Cup between South Korea and the Czech Republic.
The match in Guadalajara was played out with several empty rows, despite Fifa President Gianni Infantino claiming to have received "500 million ticket requests".
Stadium announcers claimed there was an attendance of 44,985, but television footage appeared to tell a different story.
Read more about the empty seats here.
Jude Bellingham notes problem England suffered at 2024 Euros
Jude Bellingham explained that the Three Lions got things wrong off the pitch
| PAJude Bellingham has shared he felt the Three Lions got things wrong off the pitch at the 2024 European Championships, when England lost in the final to Spain.
New boss Thomas Tuchel spoke of creating a "brotherhood" to win the World Cup, as Bellingham hopes the group can create a closer bond than in their previous tournament.
He told The Lion's Den: "At the Euros, I think we got a few things wrong off the pitch. I don't feel the group connected as well as it could have for a number of reasons.
"When it came to the tournament, we were seen as one of two or three teams that could win it.
"We weren't playing well, which doesn't help, so even when we were winning, we didn't get the feeling that we were as happy as we should be."
England recently got a major confidence boost with a 6-0 win against Miami FC in a closed-door friendly.
Read more about the Three Lions' victory here.
Nothing but respect from Mauricio Pochettino as US manager expects 'tough' contest against Paraguay
The US manager, Mauricio Pochettino, explained that he expects a tough contest against Paraguay as America kick off their World Cup campaign.
The South American nation is competing in its first World Cup in 16 years, having last reached the quarter-finals in South Africa.
Speaking ahead of the game, Pochettino said: "I know very well the mentality, the aggressivity, the competitivity.
"Paraguay showed in qualification for this World Cup how tough it is to play against them and how they performed so well. They beat Argentina, Brazil. My expectation is [its] is going to be a very tough game.
"They have good quality and a great coach in Gustavo Alfaro who I respect and admire him a lot."
South Korea coach hails Son Heung-min after getting off to winning start
Hong Myung-bo praised his team for their win over the Czech Republic
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South Korean coach Hong Myung-bo praised his team for their comeback win against the Czech Republic, singling out Son Heung-min during his press conference.
He said: "Before the match I gave two messages: not give up until the end and unite as one. Whether on the pitch or not, we need to play as one team.
"Son is our best player and is also a very stable captain. We believe that Son did his best."
Despite the former Spurs forward misfiring during the game, Hong backed his captain but insisted his squad needed to "brush up" on finishing their chances.
South Korea play Mexico in their next game, which Hong described as "very important".
Co-hosts America and Canada in action on day two
Co-hosts America and Canada get their World Cups underway later today.
Canada are up first at 8pm, playing Bosnia and Herzegovina, who qualified for the tournament with a sensational victory against Italy on penalties.
The US face Paraguay at 2am, as the States hope to get their campaign off to a winning start against a Paraguay side that has not been in the tournament since 2010, when they reached the quarter-finals.
America will be looking to improve on their performance four years ago in Qatar, when they reached the round of 16 before losing to the Netherlands.
Mexico and South Korea get off to winning ways
Mexico kicked off their World Cup campaign with a win against South Korea
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The opening games of group A saw Mexico and South Korea get off to winning ways.
A 2-0 win for Mexico against South Africa saw the co-host go top of the group on goal difference.
South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1, leaving them in second place.
Hong Myung-bo, South Korea's coach, said after the game: "The win itself makes me happy, but what's even more positive is that our boys won by not giving up."
Czech manager Miroslav Koubek rued "some mistakes", saying: "We played very well, it could have been a draw, and we could have won as well."
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