FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opener
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Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday. Two red cards left Bafana Bafana with nine men by the end.
Ivory Coast and Ecuador will meet in Philadelphia on Sunday as both sides begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Group E.
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Belgium are scheduled to begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Egypt on Monday in Seattle. The match kicks off at 12:00 local time.
France have named their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will open their campaign against Senegal on June 16.
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Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has expressed excitement about reuniting with Neymar for the 2026 World Cup after the veteran forward received a call-up from coach Carlo Ancelotti.
FIFA has extended Gianluca Prestianni's six-game suspension for homophobic conduct to worldwide effect. The decision puts the Benfica winger's participation in Argentina's opening matches at the 2026 World Cup in doubt. Prestianni was initially banned by UEFA following an incident in February.
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Portugal drew 0-0 with 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico in a warm-up friendly at the high-altitude Estadio Azteca on Saturday. Coach Roberto Martinez praised substitute Paulinho's return from international exile, amid a tense clash between Chelsea's Pedro Neto and Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.
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