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A World Cup guide for new football fans

North America) is the world's most popular sport and the World Cup is the most prestigious prize of them all. For the first time in the tournament's nearly 100-year history, it will

Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening game – teams, start, lineups

North America. With 80,000 fans expected to pack the prestigious Estadio Azteca, the opener promises to be an incredible spectacle. Al Jazeera tells you all you need to know: ![Football - South Africa v Mexico

Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but US and Iran at loggerheads over port blockade

Korea edged 0.2% lower** and **Australia’s S+P/ASX 200 dipped 0.9%**. Hong Kong’s **Hang Seng shed 1.3%**, while the **Shanghai Composite gained 0.1%**. In Taiwan, the **Taiex was up 1.1%**. In Tuesday trading

'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup

Korea and Scotland with a shoulder injury but started last week's shock World Cup warm-up win over France and looks certain to keep his place once the tournament kicks off. ## 2. Gilberto Mora

Which teams will make their debut at World Cup 2026?

North America this summer: Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. Here is Al Jazeera’s short guide to the debutants at this year’s competition. ## Cape Verde - **FIFA world ranking:** 69 - **World Cup fixtures (Group

Trump reportedly tells Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran - as it happened

Korea’s **Kospi** was down 6.81%. **Brent crude** was up 2.4% at $95.32 a barrel, while **West Texas Intermediate** was 2.3% higher at $92.59, AFP reports. **The strait of Hormuz will be opened but under

50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits

North Macedonia](/sport/football/live/ckgyxnm2xglt) and [Kazakhstan.](/sport/football/live/cn974d405v9t) ## Brazil (home) Image source, @brasil Does anything say World Cup more than the bold yellow and green