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FIFA World Cup opens under shadow of politics and visa disputes
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today with Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City, launching the largest tournament in the competition’s history and one already shaped by political disputes, visa controversies and security concerns. For the first time, 48 teams will compete in the tournament, an increase from 32 at the previous edition in Qatar. The expansion raises the number of matches from 64 to 104 and adds an extra knockout round. Teams reaching the final will play eight matches instead of seven.
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rfi.fr
World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy…
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riotimesonline.com
World Cup 2026 Opener: Mexico Meets South Africa at the Azteca
The World Cup 2026 opener pits host Mexico against South Africa at the Azteca on June 11, a rematch of their 2010 meeting and the first of 104 games.
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africanews.com
Countdown on to the opening match in Mexico of the FIFA World Cup | Africanews
The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.
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thehindu.com
FIFA 2026 | A World Cup like no other
The upcoming FIFA World Cup stands out for several reasons including number of matches, geographical spread, sky-high ticket fares and others.
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iol.co.za
2026 Fifa World Cup favourites: Traditional powerhouses lead the race in expanded 48-team field
As the historic 48-team World Cup kicks off at the Estadio Azteca, we break down the real title contenders and the sentimental favourites.
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hindustantimes.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: Five controversies rocking the tournament ahead of kick-off
The ticket prices have also been increased for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and FIFA has been criticised for it. | Football News
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FIFA faces scrutiny as World Cup opens amid controversy
The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway this week, but controversy is already competing with football for attention. From the exclusion of a leading African referee and concerns…
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businessday.co.za
2026 Fifa World Cup: all the fixtures
As the first 48-team World Cup prepares to get into swing, here are all the matches, venues and times
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mirror.co.uk
World Cup 2026 Mexico v South Africa predicted by EA FC 26
The World Cup’s opener features hosts Mexico, who will be cheered on by fervent fans at Estadio Azteca
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apnews.com
World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament
After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year’s tournament is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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frontofficesports.com
World Cup Kicks Off
After a rocky buildup with high ticket prices, delayed federal funding for host cities, and visa issues, the World Cup has arrived.
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After a Rocky Buildup, the World Cup Is Finally Here
It’s the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams and 104 matches.
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en.mercopress.com
Mexico City hosts the opening ceremony of the first 48-team World Cup on Thursday
Mexico City will be the stage on Thursday for the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, the first contested by 48 teams and the first hosted by three countries: Mexico, the…
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The biggest ever FIFA World Cup kicks off: Football's grandest event arrives with a promise of glory and demands grit
The 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives bigger, louder and more complicated than anything football has ever staged. Here's what you need to know. | Football News
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FIFA World Cup 2026 in numbers: The records, laws and history behind football's biggest tournament
Beginning today, the 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a historic expansion to 48 teams and 104 matches across three countries. | Sports News
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thenationalnews.com
As World Cup 2026 begins, politics looms as large as the football | The National
Iran war and visa restrictions cloud Fifa's biggest tournament as pressure builds on co-hosts US to perform
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timesofoman.com
FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off tonight as co-hosts Mexico face South Africa in opening fixture
Group A clash marks the beginning of the biggest World Cup in history
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cnn.com
The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time | CNN
It’s finally here. The first of 104 matches in this biggest-ever World Cup kicks off in Mexico City when South Africa meets up with Mexico in the Estadio Azteca.
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france24.com
Football and politics collide as World Cup kicks off in shadow of war, travel bans
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday with a record 48 teams vying for the most coveted prize in football and a slew of controversies over ticket prices, geopolitical tensions…
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hurriyetdailynews.com
World Cup set for kick off in Mexico after pre-tournament turbulence - World News
The World Cup kicks off on June 11 with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above mounting anger at ticket prices and a US…