Key events51m agoČeferin criticised for 'uninteresting' comment1h agoPreambleThere have already been so many historic moments at this tournament, including Scotland’s first World Cup win in 36 years. Mo Salah is hoping to replicate the moment and end Egypt’s long wait of 92 years for a victory at the tournament. The team have their first game against Belgium today to try and make history:Spain, who start their campaign today against Cabo Verde, are among the favourites to win the World Cup after their European Championship success in 2024. Here’s a piece on how the team are embracing the tag and how they are using one trophy-winning tournament to potentially lift another:Uruguay will take on Saudia Arabia later today but their travel was delayed amid challenges across the tournament.The team’s initial flight from Mexico was cancelled with their replacment delayed. The Uruguay captain, José María Giménez, described the situation as “difficult”.Read more:There are more games to be played today with another four in store. The details for those kick-off times and match-ups are below but do get in touch to let me know what your World Cup routine is. Are you having to get up early to watch the games? Or are you in a time zone where you can get home from work and watch back-to-back football until it’s time for bed? Email me and let me know, here are today’s fixtures:
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Čeferin criticized by 14+ nations for calling expanded World Cup 'uninteresting,' prompting statements on football's universality. Iran's World Cup arrival marks the first time a host nation faces a country at war with it, undermining Fifa's peace agenda amid geopolitical tensions.










