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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as World Cup draws near - June 9
The World Cup is now just two days away and we will bring you all of the latest news throughout the day.

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


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Mexico vs. South Africa - Is anyone expecting Bafana to win this match?
South Africa will kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a reverse fixture of the 2010 opener as they face Mexico in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11 - precisely 16 years after Siphiwe Tshabalala's screamer united a nation.

Modiba 'should be available' for Bafana vs Mexico - Broos
After an injury sustained on May 17, during the CAF Champions League final first leg, Aubrey Modiba is back in full South Africa training ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico on June 11.

De'Aaron Fox drills step-back to ice Spurs' Game 3 win at MSG

The Spurs bounce back in Game 3! Biggest takeaways from the NBA Finals
NBA insiders break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals and look ahead to the rest of the Knicks-Spurs showdown.

Iwobi, on 100 caps - 'No regrets' about choosing Nigeria over England
As he prepares to earn his 100th cap for Nigeria in Wednesday's international friendly against Portugal, Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi says he has no regrets about his decade-long career with the Super Eagles.

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


FIFA WORLD CUP
STARTS 11 JUNE
Could this Nigeria XI at the FIFA World Cup beat England?
While Nigeria may be absent, Nigerian football will be on display at the FIFA World Cup, and ESPN's starting XI could beat quite a few teams on offer. England, maybe? USA?

Gyan? Diouf? Hakimi? - Ranking Africa's 10 greatest World Cup players
Some of Africa's greatest footballers have graced the FIFA World Cup, but while certain icons struggled to translate their brilliance to the tournament itself, others rose to the occasion.


LATEST TRANSFER NEWS
Transfer rumors, news: Man United, City monitor Chelsea's Cucurella
Manchester United and Manchester City have joined the race to land Chelsea left back Marc Cucurella. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sources: London City leading race to sign Putellas
London City Lionesses are leading the race to land Alexia Putellas as the midfielder weighs up three offers after announcing she will leave Barcelona, various sources have told ESPN.

Spurs sign Andy Robertson on free transfer
Tottenham have completed the signing of Andy Robertson on a free transfer following his departure from Liverpool, the north London club has confirmed.


F1 LATEST
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Formula 1 heads to Spain for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli remains the driver to beat.

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- Argentina to avoid 'risks' with Messi set to play
- FIFA pulls Iran fans' World Cup ticket allocation
- Mazraoui ok to train, waiting on Ezzalzouli - Morocco
- Wright on ref denied entry: 'World Cup of chaos'
- Football reg. speaking to West Ham over Sullivan
- World Cup ref from Somalia denied entry to U.S.
- Eriksen on collapse: 'My recovery has started'
- Spurs in talks for £60m Savinho deal - sources
- MSG security tight ahead of Trump's Game 3 trip
- Brazil: MRI shows Neymar making 'good progress'
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