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As World Cup Begins, Mexico City Becomes a Global Stage

Supporters of the national team gathered inside and outside Mexico City Stadium for the opening of the games, celebrating the start of a tournament years in the making.

By The New York Times

World Cup 2026 footballers compete with potentially dangerous temperatures

Heat is expected to disrupt play during the tournament, which is directly affected by climate change. According to a study by the World Weather Attribution scientific network, 26 matches are expected to take place in conditions that pose health risks for athletes.

Weather tracker: heat, humidity and thunderstorms pose risk to World Cup

With matches in 16 cities across the US, Mexico and Canada, players and fans face an array of weather-related challenges With the 2026 World Cup now under way, all 48 teams face a common opposition: summer weather across North America. Matches will be played in 16 cities, from southern Mexico to Canada, with a range of weather risks possible at each venue. Thunderstorms have already disrupted play before the tournament has even begun. England’s warm-up against Costa Rica in Orlando was delaye...

By Brendan Wood for MetDesk

Referees at the World Cup have new rules to whistle during games

FIFA has introduced several changes to the laws of soccer for the World Cup. These include efforts to eliminate time-wasting and to ensure potentially game-changing officiating mistakes are corrected.

By Russell Lewis

USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match – Trump, schedule, lineups

FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.

USA Today columnist says United States has already 'lost' the World Cup because of politics, Donald Trump

USA Today columnist Nancy Armour claims the 2026 FIFA World Cup reveals America as a hateful nation, inaccurately blaming Trump and ticket prices.

World Cup surveillance for infections ramps up in host cities

Public health officials in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico prepare for an influx of measles cases and food-borne illnesses on top of heat events ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Oil tanker CEO sees Hormuz ship traffic quickly increasing if U.S. and Iran reach a deal

Many shipowners are just waiting for the threat assessment to be downgraded before crossing Hormuz, Frontline CEO Lars Barstad said.

Jonathan Tah's first World Cup and the long wait

The 2026 World Cup will be the Bayern Munich defender's first for Germany. This moment has been a long time coming.

Replays, luck draws: Hong Kong eateries chase World Cup business despite time difference

Hong Kong’s catering industry is aiming for 6 to 8 per cent business growth during this year’s Fifa World Cup, with the sector exploring creative ways to attract customers and keep fans from travelling to mainland China despite time differences. Edward Leung Hei, chairman of the Hong Kong Feast and Retreat Association, said on Friday that measures included offering discounts on snacks and drinks, broadcasting match replays during happy hours, hosting lucky draws to boost the atmosphere and ev...

By William Yiu

Quick hits: Opening ceremony delights, drinks break drama and Haiti's jersey ban

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is up and running, launched by a colourful opening ceremony and comprehensive win for Mexico. Here are the quick hits from the opening day of the tournament.

'Filled with joy': Mexico celebrates victory in World Cup opener

There were wild celebrations in Mexico on Thursday after the country won 2-0 against 9-man South Africa in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, having previously failed to win on the opening day of the tournament on seven previous occasions.

By FRANCE24

Alan Shearer admits concern over World Cup refereeing after three red cards in opening game

Mexico’s 2-0 win over South Africa saw three players sent off

By Sports Staff

World Cup: The U.S. And Iran Could Meet In Texas In This Scenario - Forbes

World Cup: The U.S. And Iran Could Meet In Texas In This Scenario  Forbes

Germany pick songs to play during their World Cup games

In one of the changes by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, all national associations are allowed to submit their own songs to be played in stadiums. According to BILD, Germany picked the songs for goals, v...

Who is Gilberto Mora? Teen sensation breaks 96-year-old record at FIFA World Cup

Seventeen-year-old Gilberto Mora made history at the Estadio Azteca, becoming the youngest Mexican to ever play in a FIFA World Cup. Entering the match in the 65th minute, Mora, at 17 years and 240 days, broke a record that stood since 1930. His debut marks a significant moment for Mexican football, highlighting his rapid rise as a promising talent.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Woman kisses South Korean reporter on Live TV during FIFA World Cup: ‘Imagine a guy doing this to a female’

FIFA 2026 World Cup: the most polluting yet, with 104 matches and 3.7 million tons of Carbon

The tournament is being staged across three different countries, Canada, the US, and Mexico - a first in World Cup history, meaning teams and fans will have to travel extensively between host cities.

Embarrassment for Fifa with swathes of empty seats visible at World Cup’s second match

By Ben Rumbsy

Japan aiming to live up to heightened expectations with deep run at World Cup

Japan kicks off its 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a strong, confident squad and the kind of expectations the Samurai Blue have not carried into a tournament for years.

US primed to plant flag in home World Cup opener vs. Paraguay

The long-awaited World Cup opener on home soil Friday promises to contain deep shades of red, white and blue for the United States men’s national team. Manager Mauricio Pochettino might be from Argentina and goal-producing forward Folarin Balogun grew up in England after he was born in New York City, but star playmaker Christian Pulisic […]

KT brings fans together at Gwanghwamun to cheer for Team Korea at the World Cup

Korean telecom giant KT drew thousands of soccer fans to Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on Friday for a public cheering event, as Team Korea kicked off its World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic. The national team secured its first win in Group A at Estadio Guadalajara in Mexico, giving supporters gathered in central Seoul plenty to celebrate. The cheering events, held in collaboration with the Korea Football Association and supporters' group Red Devils, took place across

By The Korea Herald

Where to watch every Socceroos FIFA World Cup 2026 match at live sites

Here's where you can find some of the most feverish football fan sites.

Frontline CEO sees Hormuz tanker traffic rising quickly if U.S. and Iran strike a deal

The 9 at 9: Friday

EU Migration Pact comes into effect, Iran denies Trump’s latest deal claim and Mexico get World Cup 2026 started with a home win.

Maná Announces Latin American Leg of Vivir Sin Aire Tour: Here Are the Dates

The iconic Mexican band revealed the news just before their performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

By Cata Balzano

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

MEXICO CITY - Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away ​South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards ‌as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at the rocking Azteca Stadium.

DRC's World Cup team arrives in Houston after Ebola quarantine

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has arrived in Houston for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, completing a tightly controlled journey shaped as much by public health restrictions as by...

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: All you need to know - The Daily Star

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: All you need to know  The Daily Star

World Cup 2026: Why South Africa crumbled against Mexico-Oliseh

South Africa's World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start on Thursday as Bafana Bafana were beaten by co-hosts Mexico in a chaotic encounter at the Azteca Stadium that saw the African side finish with nine men The post World Cup 2026: Why South Africa crumbled against Mexico-Oliseh appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

2026 World Cup: Mexicans celebrate breaking opening day curse with 2-0 win

The national team had failed to win on the opening day of the tournament on seven previous...

Fans, diplomats and football enthusiasts join RTM’s Fifa World Cup opening celebration

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) this morning celebrated the opening of the 202...

World Cup 2026: 20 records that could be broken by Messi, Ronaldo, others

Discover 20 potential World Cup records that could be broken by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and top nations at the 2026 tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-2026-20-records-that-could-be-broken-by-messi-ronaldo-others/

By Punch Newspapers

From the Zócalo to Coyoacán, CDMX’s 18 Fan Fests roar as El Tri wins World Cup debut

Capitalinos  — including President Claudia Sheinbaum and Mayor Clara Brugada — crowded into the 18 free Fan Fest sites across the city to watch Javier Aguirre’s team kick off the tournament on Thursday. The post From the Zócalo to Coyoacán, CDMX’s 18 Fan Fests roar as El Tri wins World Cup debut appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994

The United States begin their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on a savvy Paraguay side in a high-stakes match in Los Angeles. The post USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: In the spring, elections in a light jacket, he made a reference to his son’s wedding & prediction for the World Cup

The prime minister, in a relaxed mood, made his own prediction for the World Cup, saying it will be a team from Europe The post Kyriakos Mitsotakis: In the spring, elections in a light jacket, he made a reference to his son’s wedding & prediction for the World Cup appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

World Cup qualification will deliver significant economic benefits to Ghana

Local businesses such as sports bars and merchandise sellers are also expecting increased activity when the tournament gets underway on June 11. One of the most significant long-term opportunities comes from tourism. Ghana’s participation in a global tournament of this scale naturally places the country in front of billions of viewers.

By Isaac Yeboah

Sweden strike force faces tough Tunisia test in World Cup opener - The Straits Times

Sweden strike force faces tough Tunisia test in World Cup opener  The Straits Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 – How to watch on TV and BBC iPlayer and follow across Radio, BBC Sounds and BBC Sport online - BBC

FIFA World Cup 2026 – How to watch on TV and BBC iPlayer and follow across Radio, BBC Sounds and BBC Sport online  BBC