World Cup 2026: Mexico off to winning start; empty seats in Guadalajara; USA and Canada enter fray, live

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Mexico began World Cup 2026 with a victory in front of partially empty stands in Guadalajara, while the USA and Canada prepared to enter the tournament. The Guardian's coverage includes analysis of Mexico's opener, player guides, and tournament brackets. Correspondent Matt Hughes filed observations from the Azteca Stadium, with Jonathan Wilson contributing podcast analysis despite jet lag from covering the opener.