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MATCH MOMENTS: European teams sweep Day 5 of World Cup

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Day 5 of the World Cup was a European sweep.

Three favored teams from Europe _ Sweden, Belgium and England _ won their World Cup openers over squads from elsewhere.

England’s win was the most dramatic, 2-1 over Tunisia on a header by Harry Kane in stoppage time. Earlier Monday, Sweden got past South Korea 1-0 and Belgium had little trouble with Panama in a 3-0 win.

Belgium’s team celebrates after beating Panama.

England’s Harry Kane scores his team’s 2nd goal on a header.

South Korea’s Lee Yong is challenged by Sweden’s Marcus Berg.

Belgium players celebrate after Romelo Lukaku’s goal.

South Korea’s Kim Young-gwon goes airborne during a challenge.

Tunisia’s captain Wahbi Khazri and England’s Dele Alli compete for the ball.

Sweden’s Mikael Lustig and South Korea’s Jang Hyun-soo battle for the ball.

Tunisia’s Ferjani Sassi kisses the pitch while celebrating.

England’s Harry Kane celebrates after scoring the decisive goal.

Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring.

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