June 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM EDTEd Mackey·Senior Editor, LiveGood morning! And welcome along to The Athletic where we are gripped by World Cup fever.There are just 10 — yes, ten — days until the tournament kicks off between Mexico and South Africa, the start of a run of 104 matches between 48 teams across North America.The games might not begin just yet but news regarding the World Cup continues to come thick and fast, so stick with us right here for all the latest updates.
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