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Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?
Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?
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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.
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McTominay travels separately in Boston as precaution
Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.
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Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?
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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.