Mexico and South Korea play for group lead and other World Cup Day 8 highlights, in photos

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Mexico and South Korea play for group lead and other World Cup Day 8 highlights, in photos

2026-06-19 03:59 Last Updated At：04:11

Every team at the World Cup has played once. Day 8 features four games spread across all three host countries. It starts with the Czech Republic playing South Africa in Atlanta, where the roof may be closed because of possible thunderstorms. Then there's Switzerland against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Los Angeles, followed by Canada taking on Qatar in Vancouver. Thursday finishes with Mexico facing South Korea in Guadalajara.

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Bosnia fans cheer during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, right, clears the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (1) punches the ball away during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Switzerland's Silvan Widmer attempts a shot on goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Bosnia's Ermedin Demirovic, left, and Switzerland's Manuel Akanji compete for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Switzerland's Michel Aebischer, left, and Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic eye the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Swiss and Bosnian glags are seen on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Switzerland's Dan Ndoye (11) tries to warm up as sprinklers are watering the field ahead the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif, near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena celebrates after scoring a penalty, his side's first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

The video screen shows the score at the end of the regular time during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Ladislav Krejci reacts at the end of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

South African players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena (4) scores from a penalty kick during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Ball hits Czechia's Pavel Sulc (15) in the hand causing a penalty call during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia's team captain Ladislav Krejci holds a pennant reading "We Play Together. We Stand Against Hate" as the Czechia players pose before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Vladimir Darida shields the ball from South Africa's Oswin Appollis during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Teams warm up before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena (4) tackles Czechia's Lukas Cerv (12) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Referee Tori Penso, of the United States, a yellow card to South Africa's Thalente Mbatha, center, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Patrik Schick falls to the ground in a clash with South Africa's Teboho Mokoena, left, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's and South Africa's flags are seen on the pitch before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia's Michal Sadilek (18) is mobbed by teammates after scoring the opening goal for their team during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Czechia's Michal Sadilek (18) scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia supporters cheer for their national team before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

A South Africa fan in the stands shoots pictures before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

South Africa's Aubrey Modiba retrieves the ball from the net after Czechia's Michal Sadilek scored during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Referee Tori Penso jogs flanked by assistant referees Kathryn Nesbitt, left, and Brooke Mayo during warmup before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Bosnia fans cheer during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, right, clears the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (1) punches the ball away during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Switzerland's Silvan Widmer attempts a shot on goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Bosnia's Ermedin Demirovic, left, and Switzerland's Manuel Akanji compete for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Switzerland's Michel Aebischer, left, and Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic eye the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Swiss and Bosnian glags are seen on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Switzerland's Dan Ndoye (11) tries to warm up as sprinklers are watering the field ahead the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif, near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena celebrates after scoring a penalty, his side's first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

The video screen shows the score at the end of the regular time during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Ladislav Krejci reacts at the end of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

South African players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena (4) scores from a penalty kick during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Ball hits Czechia's Pavel Sulc (15) in the hand causing a penalty call during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia's team captain Ladislav Krejci holds a pennant reading "We Play Together. We Stand Against Hate" as the Czechia players pose before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Vladimir Darida shields the ball from South Africa's Oswin Appollis during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Teams warm up before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena (4) tackles Czechia's Lukas Cerv (12) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Referee Tori Penso, of the United States, a yellow card to South Africa's Thalente Mbatha, center, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Patrik Schick falls to the ground in a clash with South Africa's Teboho Mokoena, left, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's and South Africa's flags are seen on the pitch before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia's Michal Sadilek (18) is mobbed by teammates after scoring the opening goal for their team during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Czechia's Michal Sadilek (18) scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia supporters cheer for their national team before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

A South Africa fan in the stands shoots pictures before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

South Africa's Aubrey Modiba retrieves the ball from the net after Czechia's Michal Sadilek scored during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Referee Tori Penso jogs flanked by assistant referees Kathryn Nesbitt, left, and Brooke Mayo during warmup before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

US gas prices below $4 for 1st time since March, but remain 25% higher than last year

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices fell to just below $4 a gallon on average Thursday, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington's war with Iran

But filling up is still more expensive than it was before the conflict began.

According to motor club AAA, a gallon of regular gasoline is now averaging at $3.999. It's the first time since March that prices have been that low. And the drop aligns with easing crude oil costs overall, with some optimism about an initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end their war.

Still, American drivers are collectively paying about $1 more per gallon than they were before the U.S. joined Israel to attack Iran in February — and prices are 25% higher than they were at this time last year. That's caused many households to tighten their budgets in other areas, or rethink where they want to spend their money more broadly.

Research has shown that short-term swings in the cost of gas leads consumers to adjust both their driving and wider spending — with some even pulling back on core necessities like groceries when prices at the pump get high, notes Dylan Brewer, an assistant professor in Georgia Tech’s School of Economics.

If costs continue to cool in the coming weeks, he said, more people may be able to “loosen their belts a little bit.” Cheaper fuel will also be welcome by businesses that rely on gas and diesel to transport their goods. But it could take a few months for that to trickle through the supply chain, Brewer adds.

And gas isn't the only thing that's gotten more expensive over the course of the war. Groceries, airline tickets and even condoms and shoes cost more amid global supply chain disruptions. Even if oil and other core necessities — like fertilizer — begin flowing from the Middle East again, experts warn the sticker shock will likely outlast the fighting.

“Product prices across the United States are projected to keep climbing for the rest of 2026," Pat Penfield, a professor of supply chain practice at Syracuse University, said on Thursday.

Penfield pointed to depleted inventories and ongoing supply chain consequences spanning from the war — noting that farmers, for example, already had to pay higher costs for fertilizer and other supplies in the spring that will “ripple through to increased food prices by autumn.” And at the gas pump, he noted that limited refinery capacity in the U.S. “remains a significant bottleneck” toward bringing down prices further.

Steep fuel costs have already pushed U.S. inflation to its highest level in three years. And many consumers are still filling their tanks for much more than $4 a gallon.

That price is a national average, with costs varying between states due to factors like proximity to supply and differing tax rates. In California on Thursday, prices averaged about $5.64 for a gallon of regular gas, per AAA, followed by $5.57 in Hawaii. Meanwhile, prices in Indiana and Texas sat at about $3.40 and $3.49 a gallon, respectively.

Recent relief for fuel prices arrived with cooling costs for crude oil — the main ingredient in gasoline.

Brent crude, the international standard, sat under $80 per barrel Thursday. And U.S. benchmark crude tumbled to below $76 per barrel. That's still a little higher than the roughly $70 price tag before the war, but far below the $100-plus price from just a few weeks ago.

Prices fell overnight after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran. The tenuous agreement calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country — immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a significant concession from Washington.

Major ship owners have also begun moving vessels through the key Strait of Hormuz since the memorandum of understanding was signed Wednesday, according to maritime data from Lloyd’s List Intelligence, although some reported that only more limited side routes were open. And U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the Navy has lifted its own blockade to allow some transit to and from Iranian ports.

Still, it could take weeks or months for traffic to return to prewar levels. Before the war, the strait carried a fifth of the world’s crude oil. And Gulf oil producers that throttled back production will need time to get the oil moving again.

Some ship captains may take their time to determine if the passage is safe. The agreement between the U.S. and Iran calls for a permanent end to hostilities and starts a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal on the future of Iran’s nuclear program, though Trump left the door open to resume attacks.

Refineries also typically pay for crude oil a month or more in advance, so even after oil prices drop, they won’t immediately be processing cheaper products. Energy shocks have been even starker in places that rely more heavily on imports from the Middle East — notably countries across Asia and Africa.

Mexico and South Korea play for group lead and other World Cup Day 8 highlights, in photos

Mexico and South Korea play for group lead and other World Cup Day 8 highlights, in photos

Bosnia fans cheer during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, right, clears the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (1) punches the ball away during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Switzerland's Silvan Widmer attempts a shot on goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Bosnia's Ermedin Demirovic, left, and Switzerland's Manuel Akanji compete for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Switzerland's Michel Aebischer, left, and Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic eye the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Swiss and Bosnian glags are seen on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Switzerland's Dan Ndoye (11) tries to warm up as sprinklers are watering the field ahead the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif, near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena celebrates after scoring a penalty, his side's first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

The video screen shows the score at the end of the regular time during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Ladislav Krejci reacts at the end of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

South African players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena (4) scores from a penalty kick during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Ball hits Czechia's Pavel Sulc (15) in the hand causing a penalty call during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia's team captain Ladislav Krejci holds a pennant reading "We Play Together. We Stand Against Hate" as the Czechia players pose before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Vladimir Darida shields the ball from South Africa's Oswin Appollis during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Teams warm up before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena (4) tackles Czechia's Lukas Cerv (12) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Referee Tori Penso, of the United States, a yellow card to South Africa's Thalente Mbatha, center, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Patrik Schick falls to the ground in a clash with South Africa's Teboho Mokoena, left, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's and South Africa's flags are seen on the pitch before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia's Michal Sadilek (18) is mobbed by teammates after scoring the opening goal for their team during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Czechia's Michal Sadilek (18) scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia supporters cheer for their national team before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

A South Africa fan in the stands shoots pictures before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

South Africa's Aubrey Modiba retrieves the ball from the net after Czechia's Michal Sadilek scored during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Referee Tori Penso jogs flanked by assistant referees Kathryn Nesbitt, left, and Brooke Mayo during warmup before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Bosnia fans cheer during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, right, clears the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (1) punches the ball away during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Switzerland's Silvan Widmer attempts a shot on goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Bosnia's Ermedin Demirovic, left, and Switzerland's Manuel Akanji compete for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Switzerland's Michel Aebischer, left, and Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic eye the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Swiss and Bosnian glags are seen on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Switzerland's Dan Ndoye (11) tries to warm up as sprinklers are watering the field ahead the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia in Inglewood, Calif, near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena celebrates after scoring a penalty, his side's first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

The video screen shows the score at the end of the regular time during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Ladislav Krejci reacts at the end of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

South African players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena (4) scores from a penalty kick during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Ball hits Czechia's Pavel Sulc (15) in the hand causing a penalty call during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia's team captain Ladislav Krejci holds a pennant reading "We Play Together. We Stand Against Hate" as the Czechia players pose before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Vladimir Darida shields the ball from South Africa's Oswin Appollis during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Teams warm up before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

South Africa's Teboho Mokoena (4) tackles Czechia's Lukas Cerv (12) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Referee Tori Penso, of the United States, a yellow card to South Africa's Thalente Mbatha, center, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's Patrik Schick falls to the ground in a clash with South Africa's Teboho Mokoena, left, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Czechia's and South Africa's flags are seen on the pitch before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia's Michal Sadilek (18) is mobbed by teammates after scoring the opening goal for their team during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Czechia's Michal Sadilek (18) scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Czechia supporters cheer for their national team before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

A South Africa fan in the stands shoots pictures before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

South Africa's Aubrey Modiba retrieves the ball from the net after Czechia's Michal Sadilek scored during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Referee Tori Penso jogs flanked by assistant referees Kathryn Nesbitt, left, and Brooke Mayo during warmup before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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