USA flew out of the traps, but which other hosts have done the same over the years at the World Cup?
There’s nothing quite like World Cup fever, not least if you’re a host nation dreaming of going further than usual in the competition.
Soccer spirits will be high in the USA right now after the 2026 co-hosts won their opening group game, after Mexico also won on home turf and Canada drew.
But which hosts have made the best first impressions over the years at the World Cup?
