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Mexico vs. South Africa LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates from tournament opener at Estadio Azteca

Mexico get the 2026 World Cup under way as they host South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca, and you can follow it all live with ESPN.

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How to watch 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies in the UK: Date, time, channel, who is performing?

This summer's expanded 48-team World Cup will feature three opening ceremonies for the first time - here's everything you need to know.

13hGrace Allen

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THE HOME NATIONS PREPARE FOR THE WORLD STAGE

28 years after their last appearance, are Scotland this World Cup's dark horses?

5hMark Donaldson
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Can Thomas Tuchel lead England to World Cup victory?

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Rice hails England's 'frightening' attacking substitutes

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Tuchel: England can't be World Cup favourites

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THE WORLD CUP IS NEARLY HERE

Final predictions for the World Cup: Champions, Golden Ball, breakout stars and more

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Iran's Jahanbakhsh: We're in the U.S. to call for peace and unity

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Džeko, Ronaldo, Modrić ... why are there so many over-40 players at the World Cup?

3dTom Hamilton

CAN BRAZIL GO ALL THE WAY?

Klinsmann backs Brazil to win World Cup

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AROUND THE TOURNAMENT

Messi vs Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup: How dream showdown could happen

12hAnirudh Menon
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World Cup Rank: The 50 best players in the 2026 tournament

3dRyan O'Hanlon

Rating the biggest 2026 World Cup ads: Adidas vs. Nike, Coke vs. Pepsi

2dChris Wright

WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR THE HOME NATIONS?

England's route to the 2026 World Cup final: Potential Brazil, Argentina knockout fixtures and why topping Group L is crucial

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Scotland's route through 2026 World Cup knockouts: France? Potential England tie? Can Steve Clarke's men spring a surprise?

12hTom Masters

ALL THE BUILD UP

Meet England's 2026 World Cup squad: All 26 players picked by Thomas Tuchel and why

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Meet Scotland's 2026 World Cup squad: All 26 players picked by Steve Clarke and why

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Which players from your Premier League team are going to the World Cup?

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What 2026 World Cup stadiums will host England and Scotland? Venue guide

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World Cup 2026: Every pundit, commentator and presenter on BBC and ITV

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World Cup 2026: England's pre-tournament friendlies: Who do they play, dates, venues, how to watch

2dHannah Ryan

FIFA WORLD CUP

GAMES BEGIN JUNE 11

Get ready for the biggest men's World Cup ever! What you need to know about all 48 teams

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Which World Cup records are most likely to be broken in 2026?

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WORLD CUP INFO

World Cup's new rules explained: VAR for corners, no GK 'timeouts,' red card for covering your mouth

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Japan have mapped out a plan to win the World Cup by 2050.

8dGabriel Tan

AFRICA ON THE BIGGEST STAGE

Morocco then everyone else - Ranking Africa's 10 World Cup teams

2dEd Dove
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Iwobi: 'No regrets' about choosing Nigeria

1dColin Udoh

Could this Nigeria XI at the FIFA World Cup beat, say, England?

2dColin Udoh

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