World Cup Coverage
What to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico are the real deal as 48-team tournament gets underway
2026 World Cup rules: VAR, substitutions, new changes
Also Expected to Take the Field at the World Cup: Hazardous Heat
Bruised Brazil face Morocco in heavyweight World Cup opener
Six FIFA World Cup-defining group-stage fixtures for African teams
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
Extended interviews: USMNT players Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun and more on the World Cup

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 · 6h
World Cup 2026: South Africa prepare to face co-hosts Mexico
CBSSports.com · 3h
Mexico vs. South Africa odds, picks, prediction, betting preview, start time for 2026 World Cup opener

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 · 5h
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 · 17h
Trust FIFA worked behind scenes on World Cup referee denied US entry, Infantino says

Mexico readies for World Cup opener

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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
ABP - Live on MSN · 6h
FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico deploys 100,000 troops amid cartel fears, protests

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 · 15h
England's Ollie Watkins scores header, extending lead over Costa Rica
BBC on MSN · 7h
World Cup 2026: Reaction as England win final friendly before tournament begins

Trump wanted to star at World Cup

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Which World Cup countries are on President Trump's travel ban?
Here's the World Cup countries that will be playing in the United States despite President Donald Trump's travel ban.

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U.S. News & World Report · 22h
Trump on World Cup, Visas: We're Working to Make Sure Right People Come In
USA TODAY on MSN · 17h
Is Trump attending any World Cup games? Infantino gave him this role

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