The co-hosts had the honour of getting the tournament under way, and were also the after victories over South Africa and Korea Republic ensured they would top Group A. El Tri will now meet a third-placed team from Groups C, E, F, H or I in the Round of 32 in Mexico City on 30 June.
Hot on the heels of their neighbours, - delighting fans in Los Angeles and Seattle with comfortable successes against Paraguay and Australia in Group D. Paraguay's victory over Türkiye later the same day confirmed Mauricio Pochettino's side as group winners, and set them up with a Round of 32 meeting against a third-placed team from Groups B, E, F, I or J in San Francisco Bay Area on 1 July.
Sources: FIFA Official
