World Cup Coverage
What to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico are the real deal as 48-team tournament gets underway
Bruised Brazil face Morocco in heavyweight World Cup opener
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Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup
Exclusive: Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: securing the World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino's big bet: The USMNT boss has preached vibes over tactics as key to World Cup success

South Africa prepare to face co-hosts Mexico

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Mexico vs South Africa live updates: World Cup 2026 opening fixture latest news and buildup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will get underway today as Mexico hosts South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Join us as we count down to kickoff, and get involved by chatting with us here or by emailing live@theathletic.

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BBC · 8h
World Cup 2026: South Africa prepare to face co-hosts Mexico
FOX Sports on MSN · 20h
Mexico vs South Africa odds, predictions, picks for World Cup match

Brazil, Morocco

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Smiles all around as Brazil gears up for World Cup debut against Morocco
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Reuters · 7h
Morocco forced into two injury changes ahead of World Cup opener
ESPN on MSN · 7h
Morocco cut injured Aguerd, Ezzalzouli in last-minute World Cup reshuffle

South Korea, Czechia

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South Korea vs. Czechia odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets from proven expert
SportsLine's Jon Eimer has revealed his South Korea vs. Czechia best bets for the 2026 World Cup match on Thursday

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Fox Sports · 14h
South Korea vs Czechia Odds, Predictions, Picks for World Cup Match
ESPN · 1d
South Korea vs Czechia in World Cup 2026: Kick-off time, how to watch, stats, team news

US denies entry to Somali World Cup referee

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Somali referee barred from World Cup appointed by UEFA to officiate Super Cup
Omar Artan, 34, was due to referee at this summer's World Cup in North America but was denied entry to the U.S. in Miami on Saturday.

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ESPN on MSN · 1d
Barred World Cup referee Artan returns to hero's welcome in Somalia
USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 19h
Trust FIFA worked behind scenes on World Cup referee denied US entry, Infantino says

Haiti alter World Cup jerseys

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Haiti's World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform
MILAN — Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after it was deemed too political by FIFA just months after the Caribbean nation had to amend its Winter Olympic uniforms. The jersey,

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Newsweek on MSN · 7h
Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys over 'political' battle design
The New York Times · 7h
Haiti agree to change World Cup kit despite FIFA ‘misinterpretation’ of battle imagery

England, Ollie Watkins

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England's Ollie Watkins insists substitutes will be key to World Cup success
England striker Ollie Watkins has said the World Cup could be a tournament for substitutes to "show what they can do."

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Fox Sports · 17h
England's Ollie Watkins scores header, extending lead over Costa Rica
BBC on MSN · 8h
World Cup 2026: Reaction as England win final friendly before tournament begins

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