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A record number of African nations are at the 2026 World Cup, but South Africa’s opening defeat to Mexico has sparked debate over the continent’s prospects.
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FIFA has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup match fee, despite being denied entry into the United States and prevented from officiating at the tournament. The decision comes as a gesture of recognition for the official’s preparation and selection, even as circumstances outside his control kept him off the
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Brazil were forced to rely on a moment of individual brilliance from Vinicius Junior to avoid an opening-match defeat against a Morocco side that dictated the tempo for long stretches of their 2026 World Cup encounter. The African champions, roared on by their travelling supporters, produced a performance that left the five-time world champions searching
In what promises to be an exciting chapter for international football, Morocco and Brazil played out a draw in their World Cup opener, with local supporters finding additional reason for celebration as news spread of the New York Knicks making history in basketball. The result leaves both teams with a point to build upon as
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BBC Sport rugby union news reporter Published 6 hours ago Every summer, Exeter Chiefs players write down personal goals for the campaign to come and beyond. Last year, Campbell Ridl, who had spent the previous season playing for Exeter University, aimed high. "This season, I wanted a cap for the Chiefs first team," the 21-year-old
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Julio Enciso celebrates a goal with Miguel Almirón. Paraguay are expected to pose a serious threat in World Cup Group D. Photograph: César Olmedo/Reuters Julio Enciso celebrates a goal with Miguel Almirón. Paraguay are expected to pose a serious threat in World Cup Group D. Photograph: César Olmedo/Reuters World Cup Group D view from Paraguay:
Last triumph was in 2002 but Italian head coach, without Neymar against Morocco, brings ‘joy and enthusiasm’ It is Marcio Santos who best sums up the predicament Brazil’s players found themselves in before the 1994 World Cup. “We hadn’t won in 24 years. That’s way too long for the Brazilian people,” remembers the former defender
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And an emotional first World Cup goal for Raul Jimenez at the age of 35. The second game in Group A was even better, a clash of styles as South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic to the delight of their own vocal support in Guadalajara. Allow FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, who
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Mexico players applaud their fans after Thursday’s victory. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/FIFA/Getty Images Mexico players applaud their fans after Thursday’s victory. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/FIFA/Getty Images Analysis A thunderous triumph at the Azteca offers respite from strife on Mexico City’s streets Pablo Iglesias Maurer at Mexico City Stadium One of football’s great arenas roared as El Tri
Raúl Jiménez jumps for joy after doubling Mexico’s lead against South Africa. Photograph: Carl Recine/Getty Images Raúl Jiménez jumps for joy after doubling Mexico’s lead against South Africa. Photograph: Carl Recine/Getty Images Raúl Jiménez seals Mexico’s win against nine-man South Africa in World Cup opener Was that it, then? Was Sphephelo Sithole being caught in
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The stage is set in Mexico City. Photograph: Luis Cortés/Reuters The stage is set in Mexico City. Photograph: Luis Cortés/Reuters World Cup day is upon us: chill, relax and revel in the euphoria and despair Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Prefer the Guardian on Google HERE WE GO
Photo: Omotayo Kofoworola / Pexels Referee Omar Artan has vowed to officiate at the 2030 World Cup after arriving home in Somalia following his ban from entering the United States. The 34-year-old – Africa's referee of the year in 2025 – was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals
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