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?

Security Is Tight as a Match in Mexico City Starts a Historic World Cup

As the largest World Cup ever kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday afternoon, the security around Estadio Azteca was strict, as law enforcement officers held off protesters.

By James Wagner

California Heat Builds Ahead of Bay Area World Cup Match - Bloomberg.com

California Heat Builds Ahead of Bay Area World Cup Match  Bloomberg.com

The World Cup’s unlikely linguists

As football globalised, many players became polyglots

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to kick off 2026 World Cup

Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts' bid for qualification from Group A got off to a smooth start.

For Team USA, the World Cup home field is a culture-war minefield

The golden U.S. men’s hockey team showed that’s there’s almost no way to get this right.

By Will Leitch

Australia's Socceroos promote multiculturalism with video address on immigration: ‘Football is for everyone’

Message comes ahead of politically-charged World Cup ‘Socceroos are best representation right now of what Australia is’ The Socceroos have addressed growing anti-immigration sentiment in a powerful video message ahead of the World Cup, speaking of their pride in their heritage and playing for the national team. Compared to their equivalent release ahead of the Qatar World Cup, which directly addressed the hosts’ human rights record, the Socceroos’ statement on Friday was uncontroversial. C...

By Jack Snape

Anti-government protesters clash with riot police outside World Cup opener while Shakira performs inside

Violence erupted outside the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City as anti-government protesters clashed with riot police near the stadium.

Jimenez and Quinones net as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.

Mexico leads South Africa in first match of the FIFA World Cup

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CNBC Sport: The plan for this year's World Cup to revolutionize Major League Soccer

MLS Commissioner Don Garber is banking on this year's World Cup to change the trajectory of American soccer.

How the late, great Johnny Warren drives Tony Popovic at the FIFA World Cup

Johnny Warren once asked why Australia was content with just trying to qualify for a World Cup. Tony Popovic still hears that message as he aims higher than ever before at the FIFA World Cup.

By Tom Wildie

World Cup kicks off in Mexico City

Co-hosts Mexico and South Africa kick off the largest World Cup ever in Mexico City. The opening ceremony is underway in the renowned Estadio Azteca. It marks the start of 39 days of action across three countries.

World Cup 2026: Mexico dominates opening match as South Africa falls to two red cards

By FRANCE24

We asked AI to predict the 2026 World Cup winner. It picked something that has never happened.

Some 2026 World Cup predictions from AI models are going against tradition to pick the underdogs. Here’s why.

By Weston Blasi

Fox criticised over World Cup 2026 coverage after missing Shakira and action during hydration breaks

There was a stark contrast between the UK and US broadcasts of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa

By Michael Jones

I could flip my $300 World Cup lottery tickets for a $1K profit right now. Here's why I'm holding firm.

An avid soccer fan, the author scored lottery tickets to the FIFA World Cup. He knows he can make a hefty profit by selling them, but he says he won't. Courtesy of Alfred Ryan Nerz. I was able to purchase two World Cup tickets for $300 each after winning the FIFA lottery. A friend sold his tickets and made a hefty profit, but experienced a bit of seller's remorse. I could make some serious money, but I'm holding on to my tickets. When the email arrived that I'd won the FIFA lottery, I felt ...

Sweden Democrats want headscarf ban, proposal on jailing 13-year-olds to be revised, slow restart for battery factory, World Cup kicking off

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 11th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

World Cup kicks off with Fan Fest at Coliseum

LOS ANGELES -- The 2026 World Cup kicked off with Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca, in Mexico City.

Fox One Streamer Offering Free Trial As World Cup Coverage Kicks Off Online

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with the U.S., Canada and Mexico serving as the host nations for this summer’s edition of the global soccer tournament. Fox is the official television broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup and the network will air all 104 games in the five-week tournament live across its local Fox […]

By Tim Chan

Mexico’s World Cup opener turns chaotic with three red cards in 2-0 win

Mexico launched their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa at Estadio Azteca. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez secured the win, but three red cards stole the spotlight in a chaotic opener. Mexico dominated possession throughout, while South Africa's discipline collapsed, leaving them with an uphill battle ahead.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

‘Mexico never leaves your heart’: football-mad expats gather in Dublin as World Cup kicks off

Hundreds congregated on the Button Factory for the opening match of the tournament against South Africa

By Ronan McGreevy

How to win the World Cup

Being rich helps, but being open to immigration works best of all

After the 50-over World Cup, can India win T20 World Cup?

By Shankar Narayan

Meet Matt Turner, the only Jewish player on Team USA in 2026 World Cup

Turner has 53 career appearances with the US national team, with a 29-16-8 overall record, including 27 clean sheets.

Mexico brush past ill-disciplined South Africa to launch World Cup party

Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez punished an indisciplined South Africa on Thursday night to launch Mexico’s campaign at the 2026 World Cup.

By Paul Myers

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to kick off 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament, and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts’ bid for qualification from Group A got off to a smooth start. South Africa, meanwhile, never looked like they were spoiling the opening day fiesta, and fi...

By none@none.com (AFP)

World Cup 2026: Mexico off the mark amid red card flurry

Mexico's misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards.

Japan captain Wataru Endo pulls out of World Cup due to injury and retires from national team

Endo, who endured ​an injury-plagued season with Liverpool, has been replaced by Borussia Moenchengladbach striker ⁠Shuto Machino

World Cup Kickoff: Fox Host Rebecca Lowe On Today’s Opener, The Big Winner, America’s Soccer Awakening & Controversies

“Wow, it’s really here,” said Fox’s World Cup host Rebecca Lowe today on air as the kickoff match is about to start in Mexico City and the game comes to L.A. tomorrow. “World Cups are about the stars looking to command the spotlight,” the Olympics and Premier League vet added in what is surely a […]

By Dominic Patten

Shakira and Burna Boy Deliver Electric Performance of ‘Dai Dai’ to Kick off the FIFA 2026 World Cup

The show also featured appearances from Maná, J Balvin, Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda, and Danny Ocean

By Cheyenne Roundtree

Lamine Yamal or Harry Kane? The best 30 players at this World Cup

By Sam Dean

Who do you support in the World Cup?

With Greece – let alone Cyprus – not in the World Cup, we asked people on the streets of Nicosia which country they’ll be rooting for.

"The sky's the limit," says Mexico's Lira after win in World Cup opener

Getty Images renews U.S. Soccer photography partnership ahead of 2026 World Cup

Amid three red cards, Mexico get home World Cup off to flying start

The co-hosts had been involved in seven matches, which either alone or jointly opened previous tournaments, but had won none of them.

Shakira, Burna Boy, J Balvin & More Kick Off 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico: Best Moments

Here are the highlights from Thursday's show (June 11) at the Estadio Ciudad de México.

By Sigal Ratner-Arias

How to Watch Every Game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Online for Free

Whether you’re rooting for Ronaldo, mad for Messi, or betting on Bellingham, you can catch every World Cup game online with one of these VPN services.

By Lloyd Coombes

Hong Kong Customs arrests 6 over HK$156 million haul of counterfeit World Cup goods

Hong Kong Customs has arrested six men and seized suspected counterfeit football products worth HK$156 million ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, including “highly authentic-looking” player-edition jerseys. Around 230,000 suspected fake items were seized in an operation codenamed “Clean Sheet,” which ran from May 26 to Wednesday, authorities said on Thursday – hours before […]

By Hans Tse

Giants under pressure in open T20 World Cup

England will face Sri Lanka in the opening match

By AFP

How Shakira, Salma Hayek & More Stars Kicked Off the 2026 World Cup

Shakira certainly scored a winning performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Indeed, the “Waka Waka” singer opened up the international soccer competition June 11 by performing the tournament’s...

By Bentley Maddox

World Cup: Nine-man South Africa crumble as Jiménez seals Mexico victory

Though marred by red cards, the main takeaway for Mexico was victory The post World Cup: Nine-man South Africa crumble as Jiménez seals Mexico victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Watch Shakira and Burna Boy headline 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City

J Balvin and Latin rock veterans Maná were also on hand at the Azteca Stadium The post Watch Shakira and Burna Boy headline 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City appeared first on NME.

By Max Pilley

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opening game

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in the opening match of the largest World Cup in tournament history. Amid escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico's capital...

FIFA World Cup Gets Underway Across North America

FIFA World Cup Gets Underway Across North America The largest, most inclusive, and most widespread World Cup tournament in FIFA’s history kicks off with two games in Mexico today. For the next several weeks, nearly 50 nations will compete in more than 100 games in stadiums spread out across Mexico, the United States, and Canada—the first time FIFA has allowed three countries to co-host the event. Here is a breakdown (via The Epoch Times) of what to know... Tournament Format T...

By Tyler Durden

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

Tournament was expected to deliver a windfall for America's travel industry, now grappling with...

Can migration help win a World Cup? - The Daily Star

Can migration help win a World Cup?  The Daily Star

World Cup 2026: Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in opening game

The Tri were the just winners in a match that saw the youngest-ever Mexican player to feature in a World Cup La entrada World Cup 2026: Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in opening game se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

World Cup Freebies Announced In Unexpected New Collaboration

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up right now, and you can join in on a free giveaway in a rather unexpected form to celebrate the kickoff.

By Chris Carter

Injury-hit Dutch still hopeful of springing a World Cup surprise

The mood among Dutch football fans leading into the World Cup is thick with anxiety. As usual, the Netherlands are...

By Gordon Darroch

VIDEO: Okocha receives retro 1998 World Cup Player of Match award

Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha has been presented with a special retroactive “Superior Player of the Match” award for his display in Nigeria’s 3–2 vict Read More: https://punchng.com/video-okocha-receives-retro-1998-world-cup-player-of-match-award/

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Guadalajara fans pack Plaza Liberación for World Cup opening day

They weren't inside the stadium, but tens of thousands of fans at Guadalajara's Plaza Liberación lived every moment of Mexico's opening World Cup win. The post Guadalajara fans pack Plaza Liberación for World Cup opening day appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By Charlotte Smith

5 World Cup matches with the most red cards in history

Mexico and South Africa’s 2026 World Cup opener will be remembered for all the wrong reasons after a chaotic contest produced three red cards, joining an infamous list of the tournament’s most ill-disciplined matches. The post 5 World Cup matches with the most red cards in history appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Dutch gambling regulator expects rise in betting during World Cup

The Dutch Gambling Authority (Ksa) expects a rise in sports betting during the upcoming World Cup, with gambling operators likely increasing advertising in response.

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Mexico beat South Africa in chaotic World Cup opener as three players sent off

Mexico got the 2026 World Cup underway by comfortably beating South Africa 2-0, in a match that saw three players sent off.

By David Apinga

World Cup 2026: How to watch all 104 matches for free, starting now - Yahoo Sports

World Cup 2026: How to watch all 104 matches for free, starting now  Yahoo Sports

World Cup 2026: DR Congo's Leopards land in Houston with kit inspired by their emblem - Foot-Africa.com

World Cup 2026: DR Congo's Leopards land in Houston with kit inspired by their emblem  Foot-Africa.com