World Service

In the opening matches a comfortable win for the co-hosts Mexico who defeated South Africa 2-0 and South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic. We look at the expected benefits from the tournament for the economy of co-hosts Canada. And Iran says it has not reached a final decision on a deal with Washington after US President Trump claimed that a deal to end the current conflict, was close. We speak to the United Nations about concerns over the continuing escalation in the Middle East. Presenters: Barbara Plett Usher and James Copnall. (Photo: South Korean fans react during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between South Korea and Czechia in Guadalajara, Mexico. Credit: Francisco Guasco/EPA).