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Klopp criticises 'tactically poor' World Cup opener

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has slammed the opening match of the 2026 World Cup as "tactically poor" despite co-hosts Mexico securing a 2-0 win over South Africa. The Red Bull Global Head of Soccer highlighted glaring defensive frailties and a bizarre flurry of red cards that marred the showpiece event at the Azteca Stadium.

Violent clashes mar Mexico's World Cup opening match

Violent clashes erupted outside the Estadio Azteca on Thursday night, marring the opening match of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City. Riot police deployed tear gas after coming under attack from projectiles, overshadowing co-hosts Mexico's subsequent victory on the pitch as long-standing local political tensions spilled over into the tournament's security perimeter.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
11	Espanyol	38	12	10	16	43	55	-12	46	D W W L L
12	Athletic Bilbao	38	13	6	19	43	58	-15	45	L D L L W
13	Sevilla	38	12	7	19	46	60	-14	43	L L W W W
14	Deportivo Alaves	38	11	10	17	44	56	-12	43	L W W D L
15	Elche	38	10	13	15	49	57	-8	43	D W L D L

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