Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match. For the first time in World Cup history, an opening match saw 3 red cards!
In the 2026 World Cup opening match, Mexico ended the first half 1-0 up against South Africa at Estadio Banorte thanks to Julián Quiñones' ninth-minute goal.
The starting lineups for Mexico and South Africa, who will meet at Estadio Banorte in the 2026 World Cup opener, have been confirmed; Aguirre opted for 4-3-3, Broos for 5-3-2.
According to Spanish daily AS, Portuguese star Bernardo Silva, freed from Manchester City, has Real Madrid as his new destination; Bernabeu became top priority with Mourinho's appointment.
The Moroccan Football Federation notified FIFA days before the 2026 World Cup opening that Marseille defender Nayef Aguerd and Real Betis winger Ez Abde have been removed from the squad due to injuries.
According to Globo Esporte, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti tested Atalanta midfielder Ederson at right-back in Wesley's absence.
According to TalkSPORT reporter Ben Jacobs, West Ham is demanding double the £38m+£4m they paid Southampton for Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes; Manchester United, Arsenal and PSG are on the radar.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the US, will officiate the UEFA Super Cup final between PSG and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg.
The yellow-blue club denied the claims appearing in the press in recent days that an agreement had been reached with head coach Aykut Kocaman, through an official statement signed by Aziz Yıldırım.
Former Galatasaray executive Erden Timur, detained for 6 months on money laundering charges, has been released under judicial control.
Meeting for the second time in 16 years, the two sides open the World Cup curtain at Estadio Azteca; Aguirre's hosts are favourites, Broos's South Africa stand firm.
In the new 48-team format, the top two from each of the 12 groups plus the best 8 third-place teams will advance to the round of 32; 4 points is almost certain for third place, 3 points sits on a critical threshold.
