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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates and news -- as it happened on June 12
It's day two of the World Cup, and after wins for Mexico and South Korea last night, you can follow all the latest news from the tournament with ESPN.
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Hugo Broos says Bafana Bafana can still make World Cup knockout rounds
Laurens: South Africa 'need to improve massively' to advance
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Six bold predictions for Africa at World Cup - Salah flops, Marmoush stars
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Six World Cup-defining group-stage fixtures for African teams this month
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Final predictions for the World Cup: Champions, Golden Ball, breakout stars and more
SOUTH AFRICA
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Top Headlines
- Ronaldo on WC fitness: Haven't you seen me play?
- Pogba: 2026 France better than 2018 winners
- Sources: Atletico open talks with PSG for Lee
- Yamal, Williams back in training in boost for Spain
- Martínez trains in gloves, boost for Argentina
- Sources: Madrid in advanced talks to sign Silva
- Morocco replace Aguerd, Ezzalzouli for World Cup
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.
