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The World Cup has already begun. And beyond what happens on the pitch, the tournament always delivers images and moments that get people talking.

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The first day was no exception and has already given us scenes that will make this World Cup truly unique!

"Korean brother, now you’re Mexican"

The good relationship between Mexico and South Korea at the World Cup was always going to give us memorable images. And we didn’t have to wait long.

Before the match between South Korea and the Czech Republic, Mexican fans in the Guadalajara fan zone spotted a South Korean supporter and had no doubts: they lifted him into the air amid applause and celebrations, treating his country like a brother of Mexico while chanting "Coreano, hermano, ya eres mexicano" (Korean brother, now you’re Mexican).

No tequila allowed in? No problem!

Nothing goes to waste here. That’s what these South Korean fans thought before entering Akron Stadium. As expected, security staff would not allow a bottle of tequila into the stands.

The solution? Drink it all before going in! Empty bottle, fans inside the stadium, problem solved. Now they could really enjoy the match.

Tequila as... fuel for work!

One way or another, tequila was the real star of the day, even away from the pitch. Just ask this Brazilian journalist: during a live broadcast, he was not only offered a sip of tequila, but also had a fake mustache stuck on him.

Judging by the message he sent his mother, though, he didn’t seem upset about it at all...

Can you hear it? It’s the sound of silence

In South Africa, meanwhile, there was not much reason to celebrate. Bafana Bafana did not turn in their best performance in the opening match against Mexico.

The expressions of several South African football legends on television made that clear: Benny McCarthy and Quinton Fortune, among others, certainly had no reason to smile after the 2-0 defeat.

Haaland snubs the opener and goes to hockey

Yes, Norway are back at a football World Cup after 28 years. But in the Nordic countries, there is an even more popular sport: ice hockey.

With the World Cup taking place in the United States at the same time as the National Hockey League final, it would have been a shame not to catch a game live. Erling Haaland certainly knows that, as he was in attendance for Game 5 of the final series!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

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