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Monday, 15 June 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans

A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.

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Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal

Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.

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Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.

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Warrington go top with win at St Helens

Warrington Wolves move back to the top of the Super League table as they come from behind to beat St Helens.

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans

A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.

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Real Madrid reappoint Mourinho on three-year deal

Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.

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Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

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Players organise England team-bonding dinner in Miami

England players organise a team-bonding dinner in Miami with Thomas Tuchel giving them time off from their gruelling Florida pre-World Cup training camp.

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'You're not even the best player in your house' - the rise of 'Meatball' McGinn

John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high in a storybook career.

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Defence coach Edwards negotiating France exit

Shaun Edwards' departure from France's national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff.

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Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers

It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers.

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Follow the World Cup with live lock screen updates on the BBC Sport app

BBC Sport has launched live match updates - bringing you your team's score directly to your phone lock screen.

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Fatigue? The World Cup players who have had toughest seasons

BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World Cup was kicking off in the United States.

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Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

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