Deschamps Urges France to Stay Grounded Ahead of World Cup Opener
epa12859419 France’s Randal Kolo Muani (L) and manager Didier Deschamps (R) interact after the friendly soccer match between Colombia and France in Landover, Maryland, USA, 29 March 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER

Deschamps Urges France to Stay Grounded Ahead of World Cup Opener

France head coach Didier Deschamps has urged his players to remain grounded ahead of their FIFA World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday.

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De La Fuente: Spain Lacked Freshness And Precision
epa13039493 Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente talks to his player Lamine Yamal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Spain vs Cabo Verde, in Atlanta, USA, 15 June 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

De La Fuente: Spain Lacked Freshness And Precision

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente says there is no cause for concern, despite his side's frustrating goalless draw against Cape Verde.

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Advocaat: We’ll Steal Some Points From Germany
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Advocaat: We’ll Steal Some Points From Germany

Curacao coach Dick Advocaat believes they can "steal some points" against Germany in their World Cup Group E opener.

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Brazil Forced To Settle For A Draw Against Morocco
epa13035551 Vinicius Junior (2-R, partially seen) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 1-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Brazil against Morocco, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 13 June 2026. EPA/OLGA FEDOROVA

Brazil Forced To Settle For A Draw Against Morocco

Brazil were forced to share the spoils with Morocco after playing to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group C opener at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.

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Williams: Formation Wasn’t The Issue
Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 South Africa press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 08 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Williams: Formation Wasn’t The Issue

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams believes South Africa's tactical approach against Mexico was based on thorough preparation and analysis.

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Broos: We Dominated The Ball And Played Well
epa13029412 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos speaks during a press conference at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. South Africa will play Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

Broos: We Dominated The Ball And Played Well

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes his side coped well with the pressure despite their defeat to Mexico.

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Highlights: Mexico vs Bafana Bafana
epa13031550 Roberto Alvarado (R) of Mexico and Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico, 11 June 2026. EPA/JOSE MENDEZ

Highlights: Mexico vs Bafana Bafana

Relive the action from the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Mexico and Bafana Bafana went head-to-head at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

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Bafana Suffer Defeat in World Cup Opener
epa13031400 Roberto Alvarado (L) of Mexico and Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico, 11 June 2026. EPA/SASHENKA GUTIERREZ

Bafana Suffer Defeat in World Cup Opener

Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

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Mokoena: We Don’t Have Pressure, The Pressure Is On Mexico
epa13029413 Teboho Mokoena of South Africa speaks during a press conference at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. South Africa will play Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

Mokoena: We Don’t Have Pressure, The Pressure Is On Mexico

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena insists the pressure will be firmly on hosts Mexico when the two nations meet in their FIFA World Cup opener, with South Africa embracing their underdog status.

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