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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s disastrous performance in the finals world cup The events in Qatar served as a wake-up call for this year’s events. The message was clear. El Tri If they wanted a different ending on home soil in 2026, they needed new players.Four years after the national soccer team’s disappointing group stage exit – Mexico’s fastest World Cup finish since 1978 – Coach Javier Aguirre’s Youthful Gamble is already showing promise.El Tri opened this year’s tournament convincingly 2-0 victory Seven players made their World Cup debut against South Africa, including forward Julián Quiñones, who scored the opening…

FIFA has chosen to include hydration breaks in all World Cup matches, regardless of temperature. This seems to be a perfect fit for American advertising culture.June 12, 2026 18:19Updated June 12, 2026 18:20Hydration breaks will become familiar during the World CupThe US must come to terms with the new ‘Watergate’ scandal, which is proving difficult to swallow. Back in 1972, US President Richard Nixon caused the first Watergate scandal, which led to his own downfall.But unlike back then, this modern version, the brainchild of FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino, included no cover-up. Sadly, it won’t spell the end for…

TORONTO (AP) — Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in any team games. world cup Wednesday opener as Canada rejects visa application while waiting trial in london on multiple rape charges.FIFA announced in a statement Friday that Partey, 32, will be unable to travel from the team’s base camp in Smithfield, Rhode Island, for Ghana’s season opener against Panama in Toronto.”His visa application has been rejected by the Canadian government,” the International Football Federation said in a statement. “FIFA is not involved in the host country’s entry procedures, including visa checks. As with previous FIFA events, the host country’s…

FIFA announced a change of referee early in the tournament after Briton Michael Oliver was told he would miss the first match.Premier League referee Michael Oliver to be replaced for the opening game of the 2026 World Cup (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)Premier League referee Michael Oliver missed the first World Cup match due to injury.Referee Jordy was scheduled to take center stage for the game between Ecuador and Ivory Coast in Philadelphia early Monday morning. However, FIFA announced that Oliver will appear as a substitute in the Group E match.FIFA said in a statement: “Change of appointment: Due to a…

TORONTO (AP) — Canada makes World Cup history in Toronto, hosting its first home match as Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette headline the opening ceremony.___This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Pyrotechnics in national colors go off behind the flags on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP) Pyrotechnics in national colors go off behind the flags on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto.…

England manager Thomas Tuchel has decided on the wing, number 10 and centre-back players ahead of his side’s first World Cup match against Croatia.June 12, 2026 19:00Updated June 12, 2026 19:08Bukayo Saka is in a race against time to prove his suitability to Thomas Tuchel (Image: Eddie Keogh/The FA via Getty Images)Bukayo Saka is trying to get fit ahead of England’s crucial World Cup opener against Croatia.Arsenal winger Saka was a substitute in England’s final friendly against Costa Rica due to an ongoing problem with his Achilles tendon. England manager Thomas Tuchel revealed that Saka has been unable to train…

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Preparing for game against Belgium world cup In the opening game against Egypt, midfielder Axel Witsel said he had no intention of returning to Egypt. girona After one season, la liga club.Witsel, 37, joined Girona after three years at Atletico Madrid. Girona has been relegated He was transferred to the second division last month, but had no interest in remaining with the team beyond June 30, when his contract expires.”I’m a free agent and I’m not going to stay at Girona because they were relegated,” Witsel said in French on Friday. “So, I’m leaving with mixed…

Portugal will travel to the United States on Friday and Cristiano Ronaldo said the team needs to focus on getting off to a good start, rather than thinking ahead of time about competing for their first title. world cup title.The Portuguese are one of the favorites to win the 48-team competition, and the 41-year-old will be playing in his sixth World Cup, the most alongside arch-rival Lionel Messi.”It’s important to get off to a good start, get good results in the first and second races, and finish first in our group,” Ronaldo told reporters in Portugal before his team departed.…

Wolves made the shock announcement of sacking Rob Edwards on Thursday, just days after confirming defender Kieran Trippier’s arrival at Molineux.Kieran Trippier could end his contract with Wolves following Edwards’ departure (Image: Getty Images)Kieran Trippier could end his contract with Wolves days after signing for the club following the bizarre decision to sack Rob Edwards, it has been claimed.Wolves, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, confirmed on Thursday that Edwards would leave the club. The timing of the call-up has puzzled fans, as the 43-year-old plays a key role in the squad’s reinforcements, including the signing of…

The World Cup started with Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czech Republic, but it may have been the latter that FIFA has concerns about the tournament.June 12, 2026, 07:05Updated June 12, 2026 08:47There were hundreds, if not thousands, of empty seats (Image: (Photo by Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))The World Cup opened on Thursday with a scene we desperately wanted to avoid. On the first day of the competition, the stadium was noticeably empty.The governing body’s influence on the controversial way tickets are sold for the World Cup appears to have quickly become apparent to…