England beat Croatia 4-2 as Ronaldo's Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo

England kicked off their World Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were held to a surprising 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. South Africa secured a crucial 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta, keeping their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages alive for the first time. Meanwhile, co-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a spot in the World Cup knockout phase after a 1-0 victory over South Korea, guaranteeing they will advance as Group A winners with one group match remaining. South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos criticized modern, covered football stadiums and excessive drinks breaks after his team's draw against the Czech Republic.