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Argentina bump France from top spot in rankings ahead of World Cup title defence
June 11 : Argentina returned to the top of the world rankings on Thursday right in time for their World Cup title defence as France dropped two spots to third.Argentina, who kick off their World Cup campaign against Algeria on Tuesday in Kansas City, have not led the ranking since July 2025 but moved up…
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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup’s official soundtrack.
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Trump cancels strikes against Iran planned for Thursday
US President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned US strikes on Iran after progress in talks, hours after threatening to hit the country “VERY HARD”.
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Mexico coach Aguirre leaves veteran goalkeeper out for World Cup opener
(Refiles adding digital headline)By Janina Nuno RiosMEXICO CITY, June 11 : Mexico coach Javier Aguirre made a bold selection call for Thursday’s World Cup opener against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, leaving out captain Edson Alvarez and veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and starting Erik Lira
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Somali referee denied US entry before World Cup debut
Omar Artan found himself at the center of controversy after being denied entry to the US, with FIFA suggesting it could not overrule the decision. Somalia is one of 12 countries on a US travel ban list.
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Football World Cup kicks off surrounded by controversy
The World Cup is set to kick off with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City. The tournament is set to be the biggest in history. But the usual World Cup fever has been dampened by controversy.
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World Cup starts in Mexico City
Co-hosts Mexico and South Africa kick off the largest World Cup ever in Mexico City. The opening ceremony is underway in the renowned Estadio Azteca. It marks the start of 39 days of action across three countries.
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Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests
MEXICO CITY, June 11 : With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to open the World Cup on Thursday, as fans packed the famous Azteca stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa, amid a backdrop of protests around the capital.Long queues wrapp
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Qatar seek redemption against Swiss after woeful World Cup debut
SANTA CLARA, California, June 11 : Qatar take on Switzerland in their World Cup opener on Saturday eager to shake off the pressure of expectation, coming in as back-to-back Asian champions with an urgent need to make amends for a dismal debut as hosts of the 2022 tournament.Qatar’s 2022 unravelling was unprec
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UK defence minister quits with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer
British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, saying that UK Prime Minsiter Keir Starmer and the Treasury had been “unable” and “unwilling” to provide the resources needed to defend Britain amid rising security threats.
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