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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2026 World Cup rules: VAR, substitutions, new changes
Six FIFA World Cup-defining group-stage fixtures for African teams
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Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for 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 · 7h
World Cup 2026: South Africa prepare to face co-hosts Mexico
FOX Sports on MSN · 19h
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 · 6h
Morocco forced into two injury changes ahead of World Cup opener
ESPN on MSN · 6h
Morocco cut injured Aguerd, Ezzalzouli in last-minute World Cup reshuffle

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 · 18h
Trust FIFA worked behind scenes on World Cup referee denied US entry, Infantino says

South Korea vs. Czech Republic Prediction

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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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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 5h
South Korea vs Czechia: Prediction, analysis for World Cup Group A matchup
ESPN · 1d
South Korea vs Czechia in World Cup 2026: Kick-off time, how to watch, stats, team news

Haiti forced to change 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 · 6h
Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys over 'political' battle design
The New York Times · 6h
Haiti agree to change World Cup kit despite FIFA ‘misinterpretation’ of battle imagery

Mexico City, World Cup

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Protests Threaten to Disrupt Mexico City’s World Cup Opening Ceremony
Unions and other groups plan to demonstrate at the capital’s World Cup stadium, adding tension as the much-watched event begins.

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BBC on MSN · 8h
World Cup fever meets protest in Mexico City
CBC on MSN · 18h
Mexico City simmers with World Cup resentment ahead of kickoff

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