FIFA World Cup 2026
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World Cup kicks off amid ticket price fury and visa chaos
The 2026 Fifa World Cup begins in Mexico City, featuring 48 teams amid controversies over ticket prices and visa issues.
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US security officials on alert for World Cup ‘lone wolf’ attacks
US homeland security officials say World Cup matches will be “very secure” but have expressed concerns over potential lone wolf attacks.
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WATCH | Africa at the World Cup: 10 teams, local coaches and tactical depth usher in a new era
This year, a record 10 team from Africa will take the stage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Broos braces for Azteca inferno as Bafana face Mexican wall of sound
Hugo Broos prepares South Africa for the Azteca’s hostile atmosphere as Bafana face confident Mexico in their crucial World Cup opener.
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WATCH | Bafana Bafana set to open 2026 World Cup with Mexico clash in historic rematch
South Africa’s national football team will step into the spotlight tomorrow evening (11 June) as they face tournament co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Bafana Bafana gears up for thrilling World Cup opener against Mexico
South Africa’s national football team is gearing up for their first 2026 Fifa World Cup appearance in 16 years, with head coach Hugo Broos expressing confidence ahead of Thursday’s opening match against co-hosts Mexico.
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Mexico intensifies crackdown on World Cup counterfeit merchandise
Mexican authorities seized $1.3 million in counterfeit football jerseys before the 2026 World Cup, but demand for knockoffs continues to rise.
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after US denies entry
FIFA’s Omar Artan, the first Somali referee for the 2026 World Cup, was denied US entry due to immigration issues.
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Six wounded in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station
Six people were wounded in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station, just days before the city prepares to host two major sporting events.
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Minister calls for heads to roll after visa chaos delays Bafana’s World Cup trip
Gayton McKenzie demands answers after visa bungle forces Bafana Bafana to postpone World Cup departure, calling situation “embarrassing”.
