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opener

[oh-puh-ner] / ˈoʊ pə nər /










NOUN
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Gordon, however, did his chances no harm with a fine performance against Costa Rica, tormenting defender Shawn Johnson with electric changes of pace, making Declan Rice's opener and scoring England's second from the spot.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Another group plans to protest on the day of the World Cup opener: the owners of Azteca Stadium box seats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

What I’m most excited about for the opener is finally seeing a game at the legendary Azteca Stadium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Two summers ago, Scotland's Euros opener proved to be one of their biggest letdowns under Clarke - a 5-1 loss to hosts Germany.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Lost the opener but came back to win the nightcap.”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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