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2026 World Cup: Co-host Canada to face Bosnia and Herzegovina

FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature another match on June 12.

12 Jun 2026-16:08
Visa row rocks World Cup

The president of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, remains in Mexico City after failing to obtain a US visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside other football federation leaders.

12 Jun 2026-15:48
South Korea rally past Czechia 2-1 at World Cup

12 Jun 2026-09:16
World Cup 2026: Mexico defeats South Africa in opening match

The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off with an absolute thriller of an opening match, delivering beautiful goals, high drama, and a flurry of red cards as Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa.

12 Jun 2026-01:10
Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 kick-off updates

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off in spectacular fashion, bringing the world's biggest football tournament back to Mexico for a third time. In a historic twist, the opening match in Mexico City served as a direct repeat of the 2010 World Cup opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.

12 Jun 2026-00:59
Fan dies due to heart attack ahead of Mexico vs South Africa match - VIDEO

Shock and concern rippled through the outer corridors of the Estadio Azteca just hours before the opening match of the 2026 World Cup after a spectator suffered a severe medical emergency.

11 Jun 2026-22:35
Shakira and Burna Boy open 2026 World Cup in Mexico - VIDEOS

The biggest sporting event on the planet has officially arrived. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with a vibrant, star-studded opening ceremony at the iconic Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, setting the stage for a historic tournament co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

11 Jun 2026-22:23
Rematch of 2010 as Mexico hosts South Africa in opener

The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially gets underway on Thursday, featuring a historic opening-match rematch between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

11 Jun 2026-21:56
Expanded VAR and new countdown rules set for World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to introduce a sweeping series of rule changes aimed at curbing time-wasting, elevating player conduct, increasing match tempo, and expanding the scope of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

11 Jun 2026-18:38
Iranian analyst arrested, protesters jailed as concerns grow over new detentions

Iranian authorities have arrested political analyst Sadegh Zibakalam, while two detainees from the January 2026 nationwide protests have received prison sentences. At the same time, rights groups have raised concerns over the detention of a Sunni cleric and three Kurdish citizens, according to reports from Iranian human rights organisations and state media.

11 Jun 2026-15:51