FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026
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Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football
Lionel Messi retires from international football after 21 years with Argentina, ending a career crowned by World Cup glory.
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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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Sundowns retire Adams’ jersey number following midfielder’s tragic death
Mamelodi Sundowns have retired Jayden Adams’ number eight jersey for one season following the World Cup midfielder’s sudden death in July 2026.
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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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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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McKenzie defends R31-million World Cup spend after backlash
Minister Gayton McKenzie says his personal costs for the five-week World Cup programme totalled just over R1-million.
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Teen dies in fountain collapse during Spain World Cup celebrations
A teenager died and several were injured when a fountain collapsed during Spain World Cup victory celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain.
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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.
