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World Cup 2026

USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994 12 Jun 2026 - 07:24 pm
US Argentine head coach Mauricio Pochettino speaks during a press conference at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles on June 11, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between USA and Paraguay. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
AI replaces Paul the Octopus for 2026 World Cup tips 12 Jun 2026 - 03:44 pm
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Marsch says wanted 'responsibility' of leading Canada in home World Cup 12 Jun 2026 - 01:26 pm
Jesse Marsch, Head Coach of Canada, attends the press conference of Canada one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B on June 11, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images/AFP
Vinicius-Hakimi duel headlines Brazil-Morocco clash 12 Jun 2026 - 11:53 am
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Yamal steps into World Cup spotlight 12 Jun 2026 - 10:54 am
A big Panini sticker depicting Spain's forward Lamine Yamal is pictured in San Pedro Garza Garcia on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar Aguilar / AFP)
Indonesian Messi superfan welcomes World Cup 12 Jun 2026 - 09:05 am
Argentina fan and fisherman Muhammad Yusuf (back C) holds a replica of the World Cup trophy as football fans pass his house, painted in the colours of the Argentine national team in Indonesia's West Sulawesi on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Muhammad Salim / AFP)
Seeking strong start, Qatar brace for tough Swiss test in World Cup opener 12 Jun 2026 - 08:05 am
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In Photos: Republic of Korea beat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup 12 Jun 2026 - 07:23 am
Korean team celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Republic of Korea and the Czech Republic at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 11, 2026. (Photos by Ulises Ruiz / AFP)
Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup 12 Jun 2026 - 12:19 am
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US security officials on alert for World Cup 'lone wolf' attacks 11 Jun 2026 - 06:16 pm
People walk near the FIFA Fan Festival in downtown Houston, Texas, on June 10, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)
Hong Kong arrests 6 over America-bound World Cup fakes 11 Jun 2026 - 04:28 pm
This handout photo released on June 11, 2026, by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department shows suspected counterfeit football jerseys and other goods related to World Cup teams seized by authorities in Hong Kong. Photo by HANDOUT / HONG KONG CUSTOMS AND EXCISE DEPARTMENT / AFP
France target third title with star-studded squad 11 Jun 2026 - 11:38 am
France players during a training session. (AFP)
Mexico in spotlight as biggest-ever World Cup begins 11 Jun 2026 - 09:22 am
Mexico’s players take part in a training session on the eve of the match against South Africa. (AFP)
‘Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football’ opens at Museo Jumex in Mexico City as Part of Qatar Canada Mexico 2026 Year of Culture 10 Jun 2026 - 06:26 pm
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US host cities gear up to welcome millions for FIFA World Cup 2026 10 Jun 2026 - 06:18 pm
The Seattle skyline with Mount Rainier in the distance.
'I'll be at next World Cup' in 2030: Somali referee barred from US 10 Jun 2026 - 02:17 pm
Gabon's forward #20 Denis Bouanga is shown the yellow card by Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group F football match between Gabon and Ivory Coast at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech on December 31, 2025. Photo by KHALED DESOUKI / AFP
FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup 10 Jun 2026 - 12:44 pm
(Files) FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 5, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
Somali referee says World Cup 'dream' ruined 10 Jun 2026 - 11:58 am
Gabon's forward #20 Denis Bouanga is shown the yellow card by Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group F football match between Gabon and Ivory Coast at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech on December 31, 2025. Photo by Khaled Desouki / AFP