opening
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It has never won a tournament opener, with a record of 0-5-2, including a 1-1 draw against South Africa in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
In 1993, the two of them were photographed together at the opening of the Manhattan Harley Davidson Cafe, with Brown and a then-12-year-old Ivanka.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
At the opening game of the 2018 World Cup, he positioned himself between Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
It will be Mexico’s eighth opening match in a World Cup, and El Tri carries a historical burden.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
‘Come on, boy,’ I said, pulling away from the opening so he could follow me out.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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