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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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2026 FIFA World Cup
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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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
Every English Premier League player representing an African team at the World Cup
NIGERIA
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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Final predictions for the World Cup: Champions, Golden Ball, breakout stars and more
SOUTH AFRICA
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From Manchester to Mexico City: SA's WC hopefuls seek 'lift' from Bafana Bafana
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The World Cup of more: There's never been a tournament like this one
NBA
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Top Headlines
- Broos: SA don't need Tshabalala inspiration at WC
- Morocco replace Aguerd, Ezzalzouli for World Cup
- Mexico coach wary of Bafana ahead of WC opener
- Barça sign Egypt's teenage World Cup striker
- John Terry lauds Bafana star Mbokazi's mentality
- Martinez undecided on XI after win over Nigeria
- Cape Town Marathon becomes Africa's first World Major
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.
