Saturday results
Group A
- Poland 3-0 Argentina — Związek 26', own goal 30', Zielińska 90+5' (Arena Katowice)
- Mexico 2-2 Benin — Soto 21', Saldivar 51'; Gandonou 56' pen, 87' (Arena Katowice)
Group B
- Brazil 4-1 Tanzania — Thaynara, Evelin (2), Vitorinha; Gerald pen (Bielsko-Biała)
- Canada 1-1 England
Benin’s draw was the African story of the opening day. Trailing 2-0, Romaine Gandonou scored twice to give the Amazones their first World Cup point on debut. Tanzania, also appearing for the first time, led briefly through a penalty before Brazil pulled away after half-time.
Poland sit top of Group A on goal difference. Brazil lead Group B.
Sunday fixtures (all times WAT)
Group C
- 14:00 France v South Korea
- 17:00 Ecuador v Ghana
Group D
- 14:00 Japan v New Zealand
- 17:00 United States v Italy
Ghana are Africa’s third side in action this weekend. Nigeria’s Falconets open on Monday against Spain in Group F.
Sunday’s four matches complete the first wave of groups C and D. France and the United States start as favourites in their sessions; Ghana will look to avoid Benin and Tanzania’s contrasting fate and take a first point of their own.