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World Cup refcam offers new perspective to hint at future of football broadcasting

Usage in opening matches focused on replays of goals from a unique angle, offering the viewer greater depth to watch from home

Martin Belam·2 days ago

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Football Daily | The ‘Azteca’ delivers as hosts and ghosts give us that World Cup feeling

In today’s Football Daily: the Geopolitics World Cup is under way

John Brewin·2 days ago

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Do you live in a World Cup host city? We’d love to hear your stories

If you live in one of the 16 cities in Mexico, Canada and the US that will host games this summer, we would be delighted to hear from you

Guardian community team·2 days ago

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Fox’s full-screen ads during World Cup hydration breaks cause dismay in US: ‘Absolute nonsense’

Fox is facing criticism from fans in the US after introducing full-screen adverts while players take hydration breaks during its World Cup broadcasts

Guardian sport·2 days ago

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World Cup schedule today: How to watch, TV channels & live stream

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Friday 12 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options.

Graham Ruthven·2 days ago

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Beth Mead describes moving to Manchester City as a ‘no-brainer’

Beth Mead, who has left Arsenal with the expiry of her contract, said: ‘I am excited to start a new chapter here’

Tom Garry·2 days ago

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France followed to World Cup by home politics after Mbappé’s swipe at far right

Michel Platini is among the former players to accuse the captain of creating a distraction as Didier Deschamps defends his captain’s right to speak

Raphaël Jucobin·2 days ago

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Nobody should underestimate what Thomas Tuchel can do with England | Emma Hayes

Leaving Cole Palmer at home surprised me, but I know Thomas from Chelsea – he’s the type of coach to die on his sword

Emma Hayes·2 days ago

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Kenny Jackett, former Wales and Watford player and successful manager, dies aged 64

The former Watford and Wales player Kenny Jackett, who managed clubs including Millwall and Wolves, has died at the age of 64

Tom Davies·2 days ago

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Jude Bellingham reveals England got ‘things wrong off the pitch’ at Euro 2024

Jude Bellingham has said England’s squad at Euro 2024 did not connect ‘as well as it could have for a number of reasons’

David Hytner in Kansas City·2 days ago

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Tartan Army toast Scotland’s World Cup return: ‘It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Of all the bases Scotland fans could have found for their World Cup journey, it had to be the city renowned for chasing the English out of town

Paul MacInnes in Boston·2 days ago

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Weather tracker: heat, humidity and thunderstorms a danger at World Cup

With matches in 16 cities across the US, Mexico and Canada, players and fans face an array of weather-related challenges

Brendan Wood for MetDesk·2 days ago

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Julen Lopetegui: ‘Going to the World Cup just for the sake of going is stupid’

Eight years on from being sacked by Spain on the eve of the World Cup, Julen Lopetegui will get his chance on the big stage as head coach of Qatar

Sid Lowe·2 days ago

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Entertaining, even educational: Mexico’s World Cup opening ceremony delivers

The show featuring a host of Latin American talent was over in a flash, leaving those at the Estadio Azteca wanting more

Alexis Petridis·2 days ago

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South Korea 2-1 Czechia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu fired home an 80th-minute winner as South Korea rallied from behind to get their World Cup Group A campaign up off to a winning start

Jonathan Howcroft·2 days ago

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Triumph at the Azteca offers respite from strife on Mexico City’s streets | Pablo Iglesias Maurer

As El Tri eased past South Africa, fans got a fleeting escape from the tensions gripping the capital

Pablo Iglesias Maurer at Mexico City Stadium·2 days ago

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Pochettino preaches relaxation as USMNT’s 2026 World Cup debut looms

The US coach confirmed that all 26 players are available for selection, but said no rousing pregame speech is planned ahead of Friday’s World Cup opener

Jeff Rueter in Inglewood·2 days ago

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Jesse Marsch says he had to ‘beg’ US players to sing anthem as he talks up Canada’s pride

Canada coach said his players will embrace the pressure of a World Cup debut at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ben Fisher in Toronto·2 days ago

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Socceroos video sends a pointed message on migration: ‘We’re a reflection of modern Australia’

The Socceroos have spoken of their pride in their heritage and playing for the national team, as they prepare for the World Cup

Jack Snape in Oakland·2 days ago

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Petrol bombs and bricks hurled at Mexican police during pre-match unrest at Azteca

A group of ticketless fans tried to charge the gate of the stadium and threw missiles at officers

Matt Hughes at Mexico City Stadium·2 days ago

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ITV delivers feisty start to World Cup coverage – and taunts BBC from glitzy studio

Mark Pougatch acknowledged the controversies surrounding the tournament, while capturing the excitement of football fans

Phil Harrison·2 days ago

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Infantino’s rebrand and long haul games: five takeaways from World Cup opener

Mexico City played host to this year’s first game as an emotionally charged Azteca witnessed Shakira’s big return

Matt Hughes at Mexico City Stadium·2 days ago

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Mexico 2-0 South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening match – as it happened

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored for Mexico against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off; the hosts had César Montes dismissed

Daniel Harris·2 days ago

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Raúl Jiménez seals Mexico’s win against nine-man South Africa in World Cup opener

Julián Quiñones was also on target with a ninth-minute opener in Mexico’s 2-0 win against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off

Jonathan Wilson at Mexico City Stadium·2 days ago

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