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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, setting the stage for a month of football.
DetailsCaptain Endo Out of World Cup and Retires from Japan Duty
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo withdraws from Japan's World Cup squad because of injury and retires from international football.
Details2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony Kicks Off in Mexico City
At approximately 11:30 local time on June 11, the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup began at the Mexico City Stadium, marking the start of the global football festival.
DetailsEngland players organise team-bonding dinner in Miami as Tuchel grants time off
England players have organised a team-bonding dinner in Miami, with head coach Thomas Tuchel giving them time off from their gruelling pre-World Cup training camp in Florida.
DetailsDrop deep, cash in - why Kane can be England's free-scoring false nine
How has Harry Kane managed to enjoy the best goalscoring season of his career at Bayern Munich when dropping deep so often? Thomas Tuchel knows - and England might now feel the benefit.
DetailsThe Rise and Rise of 'Meatball' McGinn
John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a 'big, round head' and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high in a storybook career.
DetailsMan City agree deal to sign England's Charles
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign England defender Niamh Charles from Chelsea.
DetailsThree key issues Celtic and O'Neill must tackle
BBC Scotland looks at three key issues facing Celtic and Martin O'Neill after the 74-year-old is confirmed as the club's permanent manager.
DetailsDalglish, Souness & Rod Stewart - Scotland's World Cup '86 Remembered
Remembering Scotland's 1986 World Cup campaign, their fourth successive appearance at the tournament.
DetailsGermany players to fund 600 fans' travel to World Cup game
Germany's national team players will personally pay for 600 fans to travel by bus to their final World Cup group match in New Jersey, responding to criticism over increased transport costs during the tournament.
DetailsScotland have chip on shoulder in search of history
Midfielder Ryan Christie vividly remembers the pain of Scotland's Euro 2024 campaign and is using it as motivation to make history in the World Cup.
DetailsWorld Cup Fever Meets Protest in Mexico City
As Mexico City hosts the World Cup for an unprecedented third time, protesters are keen to use the platform to highlight their causes.
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