The first game of the World Cup is over! And though I haven't seen it yet because it doesn't start for me for several minutes, I am aware of my obligations to keep you up to date on the World Cup regardless. And so it is. I am daring to give you the key points of this first match of the World Cup even though it hasn't happened yet!
Amazing!
But also accurate, maybe.
Actually, I am hoping that either:
A. I get super lucky and guess right.
or
B. You won't care enough to fact check, which, let's face it, this being the Internet, is more likely.
So, onto the key points of this exciting opening match featuring Mexico, playing at home, and South Africa, playing in Mexico.
If that counts as a guess I'm already one for one!
Here are your key points:
1. Mexico wins! Three to one.
2. Mexico's Gilbert Mora, a mere 17 years old and the youngest player at this World Cup, bags two assists!
3. Forty year old Guillermo Ochoa, also playing for Mexico, is taking part in his sixth World Cup. He is a goalie, and by "taking part" I mean "sitting on the bench" because he is old and they gave his job away. Which is a bit sad, because he would be the first player to play in six World Cups, pipping Messi and Ronaldo to it just a few days ahead. But he seems pretty happy to be there when the camera shows him.
4. Lyle Foster (who plays professionally in the U.S.) grabs the consolation goal for the South Africa team, giving them a slim ray of hope as they face slightly easier teams in their next two group games. It's not over yet!
Okay, you're up to date.
What's that?
The South Korea vs. Czechia game?
Yes, that happened too! Or it's going to happen at four in the morning my time.
How about you watch that one and tell me.
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