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From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico

From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.

June 12, 2026

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests

There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

June 11, 2026

McTominay travels separately in Boston as precaution

Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.

June 11, 2026

Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?

Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?

June 11, 2026

Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red - Reuters

Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red Reuters

June 11, 2026

Cheering for the 'home team' during the World Cup gets complicated for Canadians

As Canada's national team prepare for its home turf tournament debut, some Canadian fans face a dilemma: can you cheer for more than one team?

June 11, 2026

Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

June 11, 2026

Mexico opens World Cup with passion, parties and protests - Reuters

Mexico opens World Cup with passion, parties and protests Reuters

June 11, 2026

Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?

The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?

June 11, 2026

Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.

June 11, 2026

Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup

Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium.

June 11, 2026

Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines - Reuters

Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines Reuters

June 11, 2026

Quinones and Jimenez fire Mexico to opening World Cup win over nine-man South Africa - Reuters

Quinones and Jimenez fire Mexico to opening World Cup win over nine-man South Africa Reuters

June 11, 2026

Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?

Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.

June 11, 2026

Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup - Reuters

Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup Reuters

June 11, 2026

Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

June 11, 2026

Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand - Reuters

Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand Reuters

June 11, 2026

A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff

The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

June 11, 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 - Reuters

WORLD CUP 2026 Reuters

June 11, 2026

Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel

England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

June 11, 2026