World Cup Coverage
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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 · 21h
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 · 8h
Morocco forced into two injury changes ahead of World Cup opener
The Washington Post · 5h
Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup

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 · 15h
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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BBC · 10h
Referee Omar Artan get hero welcome for Somalia
CBS Philadelphia on MSN · 1d
Omar Artan, FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia, returns home after being denied entry into US

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 · 8h
Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys over 'political' battle design
The New York Times · 8h
Haiti agree to change World Cup kit despite FIFA ‘misinterpretation’ of battle imagery

FIFA, Iran

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Iranian opposition urges FIFA to ban national soccer team
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Associated Press · 8h
FIFA’s Infantino says Iran, ticketing and visas are main issues on eve of World Cup
BBC · 1d
Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets

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