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Japan’s Wataru Endo addresses fans before a training session Monday, June 8, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn., ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and announced his retirement from international football after failing to recover from a persistent foot injury,…

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup on Thursday, scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament. With a capacity crowd of 80,824 watching at the iconic Azteca Stadium, co-host Mexico started the largest World Cup tournament…

Celebrations following the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals Game 4 victory spiraled into chaos on Wednesday night as thousands of fans flooded the streets around Madison Square Garden, resulting in dozens of detentions, multiple arrests and injuries to police officers. New York Knicks fans climb on a truck as they celebrate outside Madison Square Garden…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially kicked off, and before a single ball is kicked on the pitch, all three host nations , the United States, Mexico, and Canada are rolling out star-studded opening ceremonies to mark the occasion. The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies are underway across all three host nations, Mexico,…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here, but the tournament has witnessed plenty of controversies. The US government has been facing plenty of backlash from immigration and human rights experts due its travel restrictions on some countries. It all came to focus when Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to officiate in the…

Kolkata: “I gave everything, physically and mentally. But the very highest level is like a washing machine, you play all the time and never stop.” Raphael Varane telling “Canal Plus” in 2023 why he retired from international football at 29 could resonate with players in a World Cup that has an extra round of knockout…

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony and tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa. Football’s biggest event returns with a historic edition that will redefine the World Cup. For the first time, 48 teams will compete for the trophy, while…

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, was on Thursday named to officiate UEFA’s Super Cup, European football’s governing body announced. This combination of files pictures of UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan (AFP) UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin poured praise on…

New Delhi: In the last two decades Brazilian football has seen less effervescence and more tumult, the spotlight invariably shone on their players. However, as the Selecao renew their quest for a record-extending sixth World Cup win, that focus must now be shared with their first permanent foreign coach — arguably the highest-profile manager in…

Updated on: Jun 11, 2026 9:47:23 PM IST FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: After the opening ceremony, Mexico face South Africa in the opener. FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here! This edition is set to be historic, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico,…