World Cup quiz: How well do you remember these opening games?

The FIFA World Cup opening match has historically set the tone for the tournament, with a variety of outcomes and memorable moments across recent editions. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for instance, saw Ecuador defeat the host nation Qatar 2-0 in the inaugural game on November 20, 2022. This marked the first time an opening match featured a host nation losing, with Enner Valencia scoring both goals for Ecuador. Four years prior, at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the host nation began their campaign with a resounding 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on June 14, 2018, a result that set an optimistic precedent for their tournament run. The 2014 World Cup in Brazil kicked off with a match between the host nation and Croatia on June 12, 2014. Brazil secured a 3-1 win, though the game was notably influenced by a controversial penalty awarded to Brazil. In 2010, South Africa hosted the tournament and played Mexico in the opening match on June 11, 2010, which ended in a 1-1 draw. This was the first time the opening match of a World Cup ended in a draw. The 2006 World Cup in Germany commenced with Germany facing Costa Rica on June 9, 2006, where Germany emerged victorious with a 4-2 scoreline. The 2002 World Cup, co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, began on May 31, 2002, with France playing Senegal. In a surprising upset, Senegal defeated the reigning champions France 1-0. The 1998 World Cup in France opened on June 10, 1998, with the host nation France playing against Senegal, where France won 3-0.