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Seeking strong start, Qatar brace for tough Swiss test in World Cup opener 12 Jun 2026 - 08:05 am
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In Photos: Republic of Korea beat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup 12 Jun 2026 - 07:23 am
Korean team celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Republic of Korea and the Czech Republic at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 11, 2026. (Photos by Ulises Ruiz / AFP)
Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup 12 Jun 2026 - 12:19 am
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Argentina reclaim top FIFA rankings as Qatar slip  11 Jun 2026 - 09:17 pm
Thiago Almada of Argentina celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the international friendly match between Argentina and Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 09, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama.  (Photo by Todd Kirkland / AFP)
US security officials on alert for World Cup 'lone wolf' attacks 11 Jun 2026 - 06:16 pm
People walk near the FIFA Fan Festival in downtown Houston, Texas, on June 10, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)
Team Qatar enjoy successful opening day at 24 Hours of Le Mans 11 Jun 2026 - 06:08 pm
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'Probably' my last F1 race in Barcelona, says Alonso 11 Jun 2026 - 06:01 pm
Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso attends a press conference at the Circuit de Catalunya on June 11, 2026 in Montmelo on the outskirts of Barcelona, ahead of the Catalonia Formula One Grand Prix. (Photo by Lluis GENE / POOL / AFP)
Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup: UEFA 11 Jun 2026 - 05:58 pm
This combination of files pictures created on June 11, 2026 shows UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin addressing a press conference at the 50th UEFA Ordinary Congress in Brussels on February 12, 2026 and Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan reacting as he is welcomed by supporters ahead of a solidarity football match after returning to Somalia in Mogadishu on June 10, 2026. Photo by Pau BARRENA and Hassan Ali Elmi / AFP
Wimbledon prize money pot increased to £64.2 million 11 Jun 2026 - 02:51 pm
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France target third title with star-studded squad 11 Jun 2026 - 11:38 am
France players during a training session. (AFP)
From tears of glory to tears of heartbreak: Story behind every FIFA World Cup final 11 Jun 2026 - 11:26 am
Argentina’s Lionel Messi lifts the trophy after winning the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 title, in this December 18, 2022 file photo. (AFP)
‘Having eight Arab teams at World Cup is a true honour for regional football’ 11 Jun 2026 - 11:21 am
Former Qatar national team goalkeeper Ahmed Khalil
Argentina ready for title defence 11 Jun 2026 - 11:16 am
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Mexico in spotlight as biggest-ever World Cup begins 11 Jun 2026 - 09:22 am
Mexico’s players take part in a training session on the eve of the match against South Africa. (AFP)
US host cities gear up to welcome millions for FIFA World Cup 2026 10 Jun 2026 - 06:18 pm
The Seattle skyline with Mount Rainier in the distance.
What makes Le Mans unique for fans 10 Jun 2026 - 05:34 pm
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'I'll be at next World Cup' in 2030: Somali referee barred from US 10 Jun 2026 - 02:17 pm
Gabon's forward #20 Denis Bouanga is shown the yellow card by Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group F football match between Gabon and Ivory Coast at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech on December 31, 2025. Photo by KHALED DESOUKI / AFP
FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup 10 Jun 2026 - 12:44 pm
(Files) FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 5, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)