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England’s Harry Kane relishing ‘best opportunity in my career’ to win the World Cup

Kane also revealed how he is ready for the responsibility of scoring the majority of England’s goals

The Independent UK

Who is the youngest player at the World Cup?

There are 1,248 players at this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America - but who is the youngest of them all?

FourFourTwo

Who is the referee for South Korea vs Czechia?

The South Korea vs Czechia referee hails from a fellow World Cup 2026 nation

FourFourTwo

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Welcome Back, Shakira—The World Cup Missed Her Custom Opening Ceremony Outfits

It's like she never left.

Marie Claire

Three red cards in World Cup opening game - why were South Africa and Mexico players sent off?

A record-breaking number of red cards put a controversial spin on the opening game

Evening Standard

Mexico-South Africa set red card record in World Cup opener

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The Independent UK

SOC:Mexico make winning World Cup start in red-card feast

There were more red cards than goals when co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to get the 2026 World Cup underway in Mexico City.

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Mexico make winning World Cup start in red-card feast

There were more red cards than goals when co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to get the 2026 World Cup underway in Mexico City.

AAP

Mexico Player Ratings vs. South Africa: World Cup Curse Emphatically Snapped

Javier Aguirre’s men got off to a dream start on home soil.

Sports Illustrated

I had iconic Scotland moment but I'd trade it all for World Cup win

The National (Scotland)

Billy Gilmour arrives to support Scotland teammates after World Cup injury

The National (Scotland)

Three red cards in the World Cup’s opening game – why were the players sent off?

Bafana Bafana had two men sent off and Mexico another as the World Cup kicked off with a bang

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 standings: Latest results from the group stage

Which teams will reach the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup and who is heading home early?

The Independent UK

Raúl Jiménez seals Mexico’s win against nine-man South Africa in World Cup opener

Julián Quiñones was also on target with a ninth-minute opener in Mexico’s 2-0 win against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off

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Most Red Cards in a Single World Cup Tournament

The record could easily be broken this year at World Cup 2026

International Business Times UK

Mexico National Football Team: Who Could Play At The FIFA World Cup 2026?

As hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico aims to leverage home advantage and recent form to top Group A, featuring a mix of seasoned players and emerging talent.

Evening Standard

Mexico 2-0 South Africa: Raining red cards as co-hosts kick off World Cup with a win

Three players were sent off - two in controversial fashion - in an entertaining opening game

The Independent UK

Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup 2026 opening match

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France 24

World Cup 2026: Mexico dominates opening match as South Africa falls to two red cards

Mexico made a commanding statement in the 2026 World Cup's opening match, defeating South Africa 2-0 at its Azteca Stadium. Two red cards in the second half left the Bafana Bafana chasing ghosts.

TechRadar

Mexico 2-0 South Africa LIVE: Watch World Cup 2026 opener, free streams, team news

Here's how to watch Mexico vs South Africa from anywhere as the World Cup begins in Mexico City.

Latin Times

From Lila Downs to Salma, Shakira, Bocelli,Los Ángeles Azules and Balvin Bars:A Review of the Wildest World Cup Opening Yet

The World Cup 2026 inauguration at Estadio Aztecawas a vivid, musical celebration meant to usher in the biggest edition of the tournament, the first hosted across three countries, but its blend of folklore, pop and urban flavors felt at once ambitious and uneven

FourFourTwo

'We've got six more weeks of this!' Gary Neville and Roy Keane appear to fall out in half-time ITV studio debate during World Cup 2026 opener

World Cup pundits clash in the shadow of Manhattan over opening match

Sports Illustrated

Why is ‘Soccer’ Called ‘Football’ Outside of the U.S.?

U.S. sports fans call the footed sport “soccer,” but the rest of the world uses a different term for it.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Trump claims ‘great settlement’ with Iran, Labor aims at Hanson’s achilles heel, World Cup kicks off

US president cancels planned strikes against Iran, claiming he made a verbal peace deal with the Iranian supreme leader

The Independent UK

Where is the 2030 World Cup being held?

The World Cup 2030 will take place across three countries: Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The tournament will span across three continents as Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will each host an opening match marking the tournament’s 100th anniversary. Each of the three South American nations was chosen for its unique historical…

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