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World Cup officially underway

So far wins for Mexico and South Korea in the opening matches.

The World Cup has officially started and with two matches played so far, Mexico and South Korea have secured wins. We report on those matches and how fans have been celebrating the wins.

We also look at how this sport event is expected to be the biggest betting event in history.

And report on the agony of the families of the Air India crash. They describe their year long battle to identfy correctly the remains of the victims.

Presenters: Barbara Plett Usher and James Copnall.

(Photo: Fans react as they watch South Korea play the Czech Republic during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match, at a public viewing event in Seoul. Credit: Kim Soo-hyeon/Reuters).

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