Mexico and South Africa will kick off the 2026 World Cup with a match at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11. The historic match will see the stadium become the first venue to ever host three World Cups.

Lionel Messi has said he "savouring every moment" as he embarks on a record sixth World Cup. The Argentina captain returned to action for the national team on Tuesday, coming off the bench and scoring from the penalty spot in Argentina's 3-0 win over Iceland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Auburn,

Omar Artan was expected to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup, but then he was denied entry to the U.S. over what American officials said were security concerns. Artan was welcomed back home with flowers and cheers from supporters.

Schools in Mexico City have had classes suspended while government workers have been told to work from home ahead of the first match of the FIFA World Cup.

England meets Costa Rica on Wednesday at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando for the final friendly before the Three Lions open World Cup play.

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said Cristiano Ronaldo is not thinking about Wednesday's friendly against Nigeria potentially being his last game on home soil with the national team.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has provided a crucial fitness update on Bukayo Saka ahead of the final World Cup warm-up clash against Costa Rica. The winger missed the recent victory over New Zealand following a grueling,