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Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s World Cup comeback win over Czech RepublicSouth Korea 2-1 Czech Republic: Ladislav Krejci gave the Czech’s the lead with a header from a corner but Hwang In-beom scored a sharp goal and...
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Everything you missed from day one at World Cup 2026: Jimenez’s tears, hydration break controversy and empty seatsMexico got the World Cup underway with a 2-0 win over South Africa but the match was undermined by three red cards, while South Korea downed Czech...
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Fifa World Cup match sees thousands of empty seats after ticket price controversySouth Korea vs Czech Republic in Guadalajara saw thousands of empty seats as Oh Hyeon Gyu secured the points in a gripping contest
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World Cup 2026 live: Son Heung Min starts for South Korea vs Czech Republic after Mexico dominate South AfricaThere were more red cards than goals in the opening game of the World Cup as the co-hosts cruised to a comfortable win
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Christian Pulisic embraces pressure of leading US against Paraguay in World Cup openerPulisic's US teammates recognize the extraordinary burden he is carrying
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Mexico send Fifa a telling reminder of what the World Cup must never loseAfter a controversial build-up to Fifa’s showpiece event, Mexico, writes Ed Malyon in Mexico City, cleansed a World Cup and ensured the...
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Mom tried to buy World Cup tickets for her son — and ended up with an $8,000 parking passThis year’s FIFA World Cup kicked off Thursday in Mexico City
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Fox criticised over World Cup 2026 coverage after missing Shakira and action during hydration breaksThere was a stark contrast between the UK and US broadcasts of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa
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Mexico kick-start World Cup party in win over South Africa with three red cards in openerCo-hosts Mexico had too much for South Africa, with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scoring, and Bafana Bafana duo Sphephelo Sithole and Themba...
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World Cup 2026 – Group A guide: Hosts Mexico eye deep run with wonderkid Gilberto Mora set to dazzleMexico, hosting for a third time, eye return to knockout stages following disappointment in Qatar
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England’s Harry Kane relishing ‘best opportunity in my career’ to win the World CupKane also revealed how he is ready for the responsibility of scoring the majority of England’s goals
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Raul Jimenez gives Mexico ‘very special moment’ in tearful World Cup celebration for late fatherThe Wolves striker delivered for co-hosts Mexico in a 2-0 victory over South Africa to kick off the World Cup 2026
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