FIFA World Cup 2026
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McKenzie walks out of parliament again before World Cup spending questions
Sport minister Gayton McKenzie left parliament for second time before answering questions about controversial R31 million World Cup expenditure.
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Sports minister leaves Parliament ahead of R31 million World Cup spending probe
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie was expected to answer questions about World Cup spending in Parliament.
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Argentina in hot water after confrontation and Falklands banner
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina players after World Cup final loss to Spain, including assault and political banner charges.
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Infantino hits back at World Cup critics for ‘spreading hate’
FIFA president defends 2026 World Cup organisation amid controversies over ticket prices, visa issues and referee decisions involving US striker.
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Argentine fans launch futile petition for World Cup Final replay
Over 61,500 Argentine fans sign petition demanding World Cup Final replay against Spain, but Change.org campaign has no power to overturn result.
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World Cup villains or misunderstood champions? Argentina divided over tournament reputation
Argentina faces global criticism for unsportsmanlike conduct during World Cup final loss, but locals insist passionate play is confused with arrogance.
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WATCH | Spain’s World Cup heroes celebrate with 2 million fans in Madrid parade
Spain’s newly crowned World Cup champions celebrated their victory with an open-top bus parade through Madrid, drawing an estimated 2 million fans to the streets.
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Spain’s World Cup heroes return home ahead of victory parade
Spain’s World Cup champions arrive in Madrid with one million fans expected to greet team after historic victory over Argentina.
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Trump lingers on stage to lap up World Cup spotlight
US President grabbed spotlight at World Cup final, staying on stage with Spain as they lifted trophy after defeating Argentina.
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Torres delivers Spain their second World Cup with 106th minute winner
Torres’ extra-time strike gives Spain 1-0 World Cup final victory over ten-man Argentina, Martinez making record 10+ saves in losing effort.
