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Mexico send Fifa a telling reminder of what the World Cup must never lose
After a controversial build-up to Fifa’s showpiece event, Mexico, writes Ed Malyon in Mexico City, cleansed a World Cup and ensured the conversations around football will start to change
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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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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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cbc.ca
Mexico is mad for soccer, so why do some feel this World Cup is 'not connecting?' | CBC News
Tournament-related construction projects in Mexico City have mainly increased daily frustrations, adding to a general feeling of apathy — if not antipathy — among locals toward…
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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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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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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…
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independent.co.uk
World Cup 2026 live: Mexico to kick off tournament after Infantino press conference
Fifa president spoke four years after his last pre-World Cup press conference was mired by ‘I feel gay’ comments, this time playing down a controversial saga involving a Somali…
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inews.co.uk
The 'real Mexico' Donald Trump doesn't want you to see
Football is 'in Mexico's blood' - at this summer's World Cup co-hosted with the US and Canada, the game is about to become more powerful than ever
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theguardian.com
Mexico hoping football emerges from the chaos surrounding World Cup
It may just be time to forget the sullied buildup and enjoy the tournament although the co-hosts are not optimistic
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aljazeera.com
World Cup Day 1: The games, predictions, stories shaping the tournament
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.
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jamaica-gleaner.com
FOOTBALL FIESTA - World Cup kicks off amid political controversy, ticket price outrage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with two fixtures in Mexico today against the backdrop of political firestorms, accusations of exorbitant ticket price-gouging, severe US travel…
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helsinkitimes.fi
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…
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dailymail.com
Chaos threatens World Cup start but FIFA chief tells critics to chill
The World Cup finally gets underway this evening as Mexico take on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
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scmp.com
Excitement, chaos: Mexico set, but not so ready, for first World Cup in 40 years
Organisational issues abound and ‘nowhere looks special’ but the capital is in carnival mode and the football as usual will make it all OK.
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bdnews24.com
Mexico opens World Cup amid passion, parties and protests
Tourist-friendly upgrades in the capital contrast with barricades against potential unrest
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Infantino’s rebrand and long haul games: five takeaways from World Cup opener
Mexico City played host to this year’s first game as an emotionally charged Azteca witnessed Shakira’s big return
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Mexico send Fifa a telling reminder of what the World Cup must never lose
After a controversial build-up to Fifa’s showpiece event, Mexico, writes Ed Malyon in Mexico City, cleansed a World Cup and ensured the conversations around football will start to…
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nytimes.com
World Cup Recap: Mexico reminds everyone why we love soccer but hydration breaks spark uproar
The co-hosts' opening day win sparked an explosion of joy - can the U.S. and Canada match them today?