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19 days ago
On the eve of this World Cup, Infantino sat on a dais in a marquee outside the Azteca Stadium, where Mexico City play South Africa on Thursday, and did not say he felt much of anything at all.
20 days ago
The Guardian view on the men’s World Cup: the build-up was unedifying, but now the football takes over | Editorial ⊕
Rows over US visas and excessive ticket prices have overshadowed flawed tournament preparations. But fans will still hope for a gripping spectacle
One hundred and four matches involving 48 competing n…
Multiple attackers kill 12 people in late-night shooting in South Africa, police say ⊖⊖
Police said the motive was not yet known and no arrests had been made, but there were suspicions it was related to competition over illegal mining in the area.
Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening game – teams, start, lineups ○
As the tournament kicks off, cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition's opening game.
Lionel Messi's Argentina swansong and Cristiano Ronaldo gunning for glory with Portugal: The football superstars who will see out their last dance at the 2026 World Cup ⊕⊕
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
The 2026 World Cup is on the horizon, with the opening game set to take place on Thursday as Mexico welcome South Africa in the opener of the 23rd edition of football's greatest tournament.
Golden goal: Siphiwe Tshabalala for South Africa v Mexico at the 2010 World Cup ⊖
The World Cup did not save South Africa. But for one second, it showed us the country we wanted to be
Before Siphiwe Tshabalala’s rocket from his left foot, before Peter Drury’s iconic commentary, bef…
Mexico City counts down to 2026 World Cup opener at historic Azteca Stadium ○
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Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in …
Mexico and a history of playing in repeat World Cup opening fixtures | The Knowledge ⊕
Plus: a national first for Madrid and have Everton supplied the most former managers to World Cup 2026?
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“The opening match of the year’s World Cup i…
Gang who brutally killed British couple then fed their bodies to crocodiles before spending £37,000 with their credit cards are convicted of murder in South Africa ⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
World renowned botanists Rod Saunders, 74, and wife Rachel, 63, were ambushed in South Africa whilst out searching for rare gladioli flowers in remote mountains.
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