2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of FIFA World Cup opener

The Republic of Ireland came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Canada in Montreal, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches inside 90 minutes and ending the hosts' 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations on a frustrating note.

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Germany midfielder Lennart Karl's World Cup dream 'shattered' by injury

Germany midfielder Lennart Karl has confirmed he will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a thigh injury during training, bringing a painful end to what had been a remarkable breakthrough season.

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Mexico hit five against Serbia as World Cup opener against Bafana looms

Mexico have delivered a warning to their opening World Cup opponents Bafana Bafana with a commanding 5-1 victory over Serbia in their final warm-up match in Toluca on Thursday night.

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World Cup, a tournament like no other – Itu Khune’s advice to the current generation

The football World Cup is an event like no other, and requires the players to be mentally, physically, and emotionally ready at all times. This is how Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune sees the big spectacle, after having been part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup on home soil.

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Joe Cole: England among 12 teams capable of winning 2026 World Cup

Former England midfielder Joe Cole has backed Thomas Tuchel's handling of the national team despite several eye-catching selection decisions ahead of England's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bafana Bafana Head coach Hugo Broos at Press Conference following World Cup squad announcement

Broos gears up for Jamaica test and provides an update on Modiba

Bafana Bafana’s next and final preparation match against Jamaica in Pachuca on Friday puts them closer to the opening 2026 FIFA World Cup game against the hosts Mexico, and it’s the ideal match to test them, according to head coach Hugo Broos.

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