First round of the World Cup concludes with 12 group matches completed

The first round of the World Cup concluded on Thursday, June 18, following Colombia's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan. This tournament features 48 teams divided into 12 groups. Notable outcomes included a 7-1 win for Germany against Curacao, while Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde. Portugal played to a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, and Brazil also finished with a 1-1 score against Morocco. The first round results define the current standings across all 12 groups as teams prepare for the upcoming second round. The tournament organizers will now track points to determine qualification paths for the knockout stages.