FIFA World Cup 2026
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History offers hope as Bafana look to recover after Mexico loss
Bafana lost to Mexico with nine men, but history shows opening defeats needn’t doom World Cup campaigns. Spain and Argentina prove it.
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Grandparents in Heaven watch greatest World Cup upset unfold
Tears of joy and remembrance flow as journeyman keeper Vozinha stuns Spain in one of World Cup history’s greatest upsets.
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Argentine supporters challenge KC’s BBQ crown ahead of World Cup
Argentine supporters bring their asado culture to Kansas City, boldly claiming grilling supremacy in America’s barbecue capital.
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Football federations fire back at UEFA chief criticism over quality of matches at World Cup
A coalition of 13 football associations has strong rebuke of UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin describing several matches at the expanded FIFA World Cup.
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Japan fans win hearts with stadium clean-up
Japan supporters tidy stadium after 2-2 Netherlands draw, continuing World Cup tradition rooted in cultural values learned from childhood
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Two men charged in connection with England World Cup ‘heist’
Two men face charges after $18 000 worth of England’s World Cup kit was stolen in transit, with most items recovered before their opener against Croatia.
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Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US
“The team spirit in this team is something I’ve never seen before. As a country we will give everything to win for the island, but we’re not the favourite.”
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Bangladeshi farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support
Amjad Hossain has covered his land with a gigantic black, red and yellow flag to display his passion for four-time champions Germany.
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Canada block Partey entry as Ghana launch official protest
Ghana launches diplomatic protest after Canada denies visa to Thomas Partey for World Cup, branding decision “high-handed and extremely unfair”
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Brazil begin World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland edge Haiti
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the World Cup on Saturday.
