The first games of the World Cup have been played, with some surprising results. On Saturday, Switzerland, Brazil, and Turkey were all held to draws by their opponents. Qatar’s Boualem Khoukhi scored a stoppage-time goal to level the score against Switzerland, while Brazil had to come back from a goal down to draw with Morocco.

Upcoming Matches

On Sunday, there are several matches scheduled, including a World Cup debutant taking on a powerhouse team. Curaçao, the smallest nation by population to ever play in a World Cup, will face Germany in Houston. The team has been preparing for this moment, with veteran coach Dick Advocaat at the helm. Curaçao has a squad with some experienced players, including Leandro Bacuna, who has played in the English Premier League, and Tahith Chong, who was once at Manchester United.

Other matches on Sunday include the Netherlands vs. Japan in Dallas, and Ecuador vs. an African nation in Philadelphia. The Netherlands may not have a superstar player, but they have a strong squad and are capable of big performances. Japan, on the other hand, has a technically gifted team that can trouble any opponent.

The World Cup is a time for fans to come together and enjoy the beautiful game. As one fan festival in Atlanta showed, the event can bring people from all over the world together to cheer on their favorite teams.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.