Morocco forced into two injury changes ahead of World Cup opener
June 11 : Morocco have been hit by the loss of two starters to injury, with Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli replaced in their World Cup squad.
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FIFA World Cup | Bafana brace for ‘85 000 Mexicans shouting and singing’ at Azteca stadium
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Czech coach brushes off pressure of 20-year World Cup absence
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 10 : Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek said on Wednesday he was unfazed by the growing pressure of leading the team into their first World Cup in 20 years.
Commentary: Fans attending World Cup 2026 face an epic, expensive voyage
HONG KONG: Fans travelling to the World Cup , which kicks off today (Jun 11), are about to embark on an epic voyage. Those determined to watch the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Jul 19 would have traversed thousands of kilometres across the vast landmass of North America.
South Africa ready to test Mexico in World Cup opener, Broos says
MEXICO CITY, June 10 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his side are prepared to face Mexico's quality and home-crowd advantage in Thursday's World Cup opener, insisting they are ready to fight for every ball against the group's "strongest team".
South Korea's Son dismisses retirement talk
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 10 : South Koreacaptain Son Heung-min dismissed speculation on Wednesday that this will be his last World Cup as the 33-year-old looks to shake off a recent scoring slump heading into their first match against the Czech Republic.
Aguirre relives 1986 memories as Mexico prepare for World Cup opener
MEXICO CITY, June 10 : Coach Javier Aguirre drew on memories of Mexico's last home World Cup on Wednesday as he prepared to lead the hosts into the tournament opener against South Africa, four decades after taking the field as a player at the Estadio Azteca.
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup
MEXICO CITY, June 10 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it was working to find solutions but could not override government decisions.