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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

Saudi Arabia, Senegal end scoreless; Venezuela beat Iraq

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Saudi Arabia v Senegal - Toyota Field, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. - June 9, 2026 Senegal's Iliman Ndiaye in action with Saudi Arabia's Musab Al-Juwayr IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Daniel Dunn

Football fever grips Oman

Hoteliers are converting terraces, ballrooms and restaurants into 'Fan Zones'.

Fifa chief warns LA of World Cup 'happy barbarians'

The fully installed grass pitch is seen at Los Angeles Stadium (temporarily renamed from SoFi Stadium) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

UN warns heat waves could pose risk as World Cup begins tomorrow

Supporters put up a cutout of Argentina's Lionel Messi next to one of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, in Kozhikode, India, on Tuesday. — Reuters

Spain beat Peru 3-1 in friendly as World Cup

Spain's midfielder #20 Pedri conrols the ball while Peru's midfielder #11 Jairo Velez defends during their international friendly at Cuauhtemoc Stadium in Puebla, Mexico. — AFP

Somali referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan gestures during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group D football match between Mauritania and Algeria at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on January 23, 2024. — AFP

Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup

France's forward #11 Michael Olise ccontrols the ball during the international friendly football match between France and North Ireland at the Decathlon Arena - Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, northern France on June 8, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters

A general view of the field during a tour of Kansas City Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Al Subhi set for Thai challenge with Port FC

Essam al Subhi celebrates Al Quwa Al Jawiya’s league triumph before starting a new chapter in Thailand.

Argentina stroll to pre-World Cup win over Honduras

Argentina's players celebrate after scoring their second goal

Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with wins

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo shoots at goal

Oman slump to 3-0 defeat against Indonesia in friendly

Oman's Mohsin al Ghassani in action against Indonesia.

Fifa raises payments to clubs who send players to World Cup

Uruguay's (L-R) defender Guillermo Varela, forward Brian Rodriguez, forward Rodrigo Aguirre and defender Mathias Olivera take part in a farewell activity with children ahead of the departure of the squad for the Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia: report

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Veteran striker Azmoun omitted as Iran announces World Cup squad

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun, the third-highest scorer in the history of the Iranian national team, is not among the players selected for the World Cup. — AFP
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