Anti-government and anti-war protesters gathered around the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City.
Tag: Football
When Peter Drury immortalised Tshabalala’s goal welcomed World Cup to Africa
Ahead of the Mexico-South Africa rematch a look back at Peter Drury’s iconic commentary from the 2010 opening match in Johannesburg.
As World Cup begins a British mining footnote connects India to Mexico
Cornish mining pioneers James Taylor and his sons James Jr. and Henry carried football to both Pachuca Mexico and the Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka.
Former FIFA official criticises 2026 World Cup ticket pricing strategy
A former soccer official spoke out against FIFA’s ticket pricing stating it is excluding real working-class football fans from the tournament.
Fresh Controversy Hits FIFA World Cup 2026 Lionel Messi And Argentina’s Passport Data Leaked
Security teams launched an investigation after a significant data breach led to the online leak of passport details of Argentina’s squad.
Angel Martinez’s leadoff home run to give Guardians lead over Yankees
Angel Martínez hit a stunning leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning to give the Cleveland Guardians a 1-0 lead against the New York Yankees on June 10 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Where futbol meets soccer at the end of the world
On the eve of the 48-team tournament a look at how Mexico prepares for the historic opening match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City.
Messi fit for World Cup 2026: two minutes one penalty 88000 people
In a pre-tournament warm-up match against Iceland Lionel Messi came off the bench scored a penalty and proved his hamstring injury is fully healed.
FIFA and the FIFPRO union agree on a cooperation deal covering transfers and player welfare
FIFA and the FIFPRO players’ union announced a landmark cooperation agreement covering transfer rules, health and safety standards, and player welfare.
Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa
Mexico’s coach Javier Aguirre is focused on breaking the team’s historic winless record on opening days during their match against South Africa at the Azteca.