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By Mark Wakefield
08:08, Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Updated: 08:14, Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in their World Cup opener (Image: Getty)
Hello and welcome to Express Sport's LIVE coverage of all the latest 2026 FIFA World Cup news on Friday, June 19.
We'll be on hand throughout the day to keep you up to date on the latest goings-on from the tournament in North America, which is currently being hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Co-hosts Mexico made it two wins out of two with their 1-0 victory over South Korea on Thursday night, while Canada ran out 6-0 winners against Qatar.
Czechia and South Africa were forced to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw, whilst Switzerland secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina in a busy day of World Cup action.
There are several more games taking place today, including the United States vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti and Turkiye vs Paraguay.
You can follow all the latest on our live blog below.
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Greetings and welcome to the latest World Cup LIVE blog, brought to you by Express Sport.
We'll be on hand throughout the day to keep you posted on the latest updates from the tournament in North America.
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