Referee Wilton Sampaio's limited English skills left South African players bewildered after receiving a red card in the opening match, which they lost to co-host Mexico on 11/6.
Midfielder Sphephelo Sithole made a mistake leading to a goal conceded and received a red card in the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, in group A of the World Cup 2026.
President Trump will not be present at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles, where the U.S. will play its first match against Paraguay, according to U.S. media.
Captain Kylian Mbappe rejects the French Football Federation's (FFF) view on World Cup 2026 goals, asserting that the French national team must aim for the championship instead of merely reaching the semifinals.
The United States is mobilizing substantial forces and equipment to secure the World Cup 2026, an event posing an unprecedented security challenge for the nation.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter criticizes successor Gianni Infantino for "politicizing football" and calls the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams a mistake.
Da Nang police mobilized 50 officers, forming eight teams, to simultaneously raid multiple football betting and illegal lottery operations, arresting seven individuals ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup 2026 is not only a stage for contemporary stars, but also a place where many players carry their family legacy, hoping to continue their fathers' stories on the world's biggest stage.
