World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks
Five goals, four water breaks, three red cards and a glittering opening ceremony. The World Cup 2026 opening day delivered
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South Korea stage late comeback to beat Czechia on World Cup opening day
Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a come-from-behind win over Czechia in a Group
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Japan’s Wataru Endo retires after injury ends World Cup 2026 dream
Midfielder and captain quits after failing to recover from foot injury ahead of Japan’s game against the Netherlands. Published On
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Jimenez and Quinones net as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.
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‘Not kings of the world’: Infantino defends FIFA, US amid visa criticism
FIFA chief says his organisation cannot rule on government policies after a Somali referee was denied entry into the US.
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‘Under control’: Mexico braces for celebrations, protests on World Cup eve
Published On 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2026 Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico’s capital have threatened to derail FIFA
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Cricket prodigy Sooryavanshi earns maiden India call-up at 15 years old
The 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been called up for India’s upcoming Twenty20 international series against Ireland and England,
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New York Knicks hold off San Antonio Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead
Published On 6 Jun 20266 Jun 2026 Jalen Brunson drilled the go-ahead free throw as the New York Knicks held
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Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House
Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June
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Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites
Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United’s Amad Diallo seals win.
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