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Mexico youngsters against Ochoa making ceremonial appearance

The younger members of the Mexico national team are opposing the possibility of iconic goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa making a ceremonial appearance in the final group stage match at the World Cup, according to reports. The...

Mexico's goalkeeper #13 Guillermo Ochoa takes part in a training session at Sports Arena in Zapopan. — AFP

France and Senegal: A Clash that revives the 2002 WC upset

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Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller

Netherlands' Micky van de Ven reacts REUTERS

Germany hammer debutants Curacao after early scare

Germany's forward #19 Leroy Sane reacts after missing a goal opportunity. — AFP

Sweden smash five past Tunisia in opener

Sweden's Yasin Ayari celebrates scoring their fifth goal. — Reuters

Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador

Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo celebrates after the match. — Reuters

Iran open campaign against New Zealand

Iran's forward #18 Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh and defender #05 Milad Mohammadi take part in a training session at Carson Sports Park in Carson, California on June 14, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Saudi Arabia aiming high against Uruguay

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Critics circling, France's Mbappe turns to favourite stage

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe warms up. — AFP

Spain are 'favourites' despite knockout woes, says Grimaldo

Spain's Lamine Yamal and Alex Baena during training. — Reuters

Egypt play down shirt changes for World Cup

Egypt player Mohamed Salah

Somali referee denied US entry will receive full Fifa fee

(FILES) Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). — AFP

Only a win will do against Curacao as Germany kick off campaign

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WC through Omani eyes: stars pick favourites and contenders

Ban against Ivory Coast fans draws DBF concern

DFB President Bernd Neuendorf makes a speech during training. — Reuters

Ghana protests after player Partey is denied visa

FILE PHOTO: Ghana national team and Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey. — Reuters
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