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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as tournament finally arrives - June 11
News from Day 1 of the FIFA World Cup as Bafana Bafana take on Mexico in the opening game later on June 11.
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Bafana fans back Broos, but mixed feelings on striker selections
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'Moroccan Bellingham', 'Egyptian Haaland' - One wonderkid from Africa's World Cup teams
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Every English Premier League player representing an African team at the World Cup
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Chelle's unbeaten streak ends as Iwobi hits century in defeat to Ronaldo's Portugal
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Six complaints about 2026 World Cup, and why it might be better than we think
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Morocco then everyone else - Ranking Africa's 10 World Cup teams
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Six World Cup-defining group-stage fixtures for African teams this month
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Orlando Pirates release Sipho Mbule following Bafana World Cup snub - what's cooking next for Masterchef?
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Real Madrid Keep or Dump: With Mourinho in charge, who stays put?
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Can Mourinho really succeed again at Real Madrid after 13 years away?
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Top Headlines
- Barça sign Egypt's teenage World Cup striker
- Morocco replace Aguerd, Ezzalzouli for World Cup
- Broos: SA don't need Tshabalala inspiration at WC
- Mexico coach wary of Bafana ahead of WC opener
- John Terry lauds Bafana star Mbokazi's mentality
- Martinez undecided on XI after win over Nigeria
- Keane: Bruno and I had 'lovely chat' after dispute
Tables, fixtures and scores
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
