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played in an expanded 48-team tournament, begins its 104 matches with Mexico against South Africa on Tuesday. Argentina are the defending champions, having lifted the trophy at Qatar 2022, but who will claim
opener on Saturday in Sao Paulo. Marta, [a six-time FIFA World Player of the Year,](/sports/2023/7/23/brazil-marta-and-her-last-chance-at-world-cup-glory) was subbed into the match in the 80th minute, making her 212th appearance for Brazil. Dudinha appeared
Brazil visited Haiti with the World Cup trophy in 2004 Largely in the hands of gangs and grappling with a humanitarian crisis deepened by natural disasters, such as the 2010 earthquake [that killed more than
Brazil’s players leave the pitch after the World Cup semifinal thrashing at the hands of Germany [Hassan Ammar/AP Photo] ### Netherlands 5-1 Spain (2014) The opening game of Group B in the 2014 World
opening ceremony and first matches take centre stage, they are far from the only stories defining this World Cup. From immigration controversies and soaring ticket prices to new technology and late injury setbacks, here
play in the World Cup, but says it's bittersweet amid the Trump administration's treatment of people from other nations living in the U.S. "The U.S. is going to make a lot of money
Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back titles. After Argentina beat France in an incredible final in Qatar 2022, many thought it would be the crowning glory of Lionel Messi’s career and that
World Cup The straightforward option for some will be to take club loyalties into account. Wrexham fans will see two of their current squad in action. Wingback Libby Cacace called up for [New Zealand](/sport/football/teams/new-zealand
opening game, but recovered for the remaining two group matches and scored two goals in a campaign that ended at the group stage. **Egypt at World Cup 2026:** Belgium (June 15), New Zealand (June
World Cup 2026 games, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/939/cpsprodpb/9474/live/b8da8a30-4556-11f1-a4b0-8306ec2ff5e9.jpg)Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Return train tickets to the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey from Manhattan are priced
opening matches of the other cohosts - **June 14**: Germany vs Curacao – Curacao become the smallest nation to play at a World Cup - **June 15**: Spain vs Cape Verde – Cape Verde make their World Cup debut
opener on Saturday, but Vinicius produced a moment of magic to ensure Brazil came away with a point. Brazil are chasing a record sixth World Cup title, 24 years after last lifting the trophy
Brazil's 55-man expanded World Cup squad but missed out on manager Carlo Ancelotti's final selection. United are also keen on West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, although the relegated London outfit are looking
Brazil and France and his rise to superstardom. **Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images** Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images Herrera says "Waka Waka" in 2010 ushered in a shift toward Latin songs with more
Brazil in the South American qualifiers last year. Rodrigo de Paul echoed Messi’s fans in Argentina and around the world when he said: “The best of our teams is always when the number
playing since March due to injury. ![Red Star's Tomas Haendel , right, and Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi fight for the ball suring the second leg of the Europa League playoff soccer match between Red Star
play. According to the subpoena, some fans who were successful and paid for tickets in one price category were ultimately issued tickets of a lower value further away from the pitch. Even those
played backheel through balls into the area, while captain Tim Ream sprayed out passes from the heart of defence. ![US midfielder #07 Giovanni Reyna (R) scores his team's fourth goal during the 2026 World
Brazil come into the tournament with an ageing squad, but can still point to several superstars amongst their ranks, including Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. With veteran coach Carlo Ancelotti in charge, expect them
opening World Cup match, anticipation is building across the city that has become a temporary home for the Tartan Army. Scotland will play Haiti in their first World Cup encounter in 28 years. The long