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WORLD CUP WHAT TO KNOW - Mexico kicks off supersized, 48-team tournament

AP:
After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived.
This year's tournament — which is hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico — was expanded to 48 teams that will play in 16 stadiums in a record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament.
Mexico gets the World Cup started on Thursday and will be heavy favourites when they host South Africa in Mexico City. The second game of the day will be between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, Mexico. All four teams are part of Group A.

Updated 14 hours ago

It's bigger. Is it better? - Comparing 1994 and 2026 World Cups

AP: A look at differences between the 1994 World Cup, the first in the United States, and the 2026 tournament, which will be played in the US, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 through to the final…

Updated 14 hours ago by Gregory Bryce

THE CONTENDERS - What are the chances of a World Cup champ repeating?

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup ends and the action begins, the eyes of the world will be on the top contenders vying for glory and the chance to etch their names in history…

Updated 14 hours ago by Ainsley Walters

Classy Liu Chie Poo field a litmus test for Mojito

Saturday’s Liu Chie Poo Trophy at a mile hinges on which MOJITO turns up after his poor run off a four-month lay-up in April, coming out of last December’s Mouttet Mile. After back-to-back…

Updated 14 hours ago by Raymond Graham

Scott returns to winning ways in Oslo

Jordan Scott continued his good season form in the Wanda Diamond League at yesterday's sixth leg of the series, the Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway, when he won the men's triple jump. Scott,…

Updated 12 hours ago by Robert Bailey

PLAYERS TO WATCH - Raúl Jiménez to lead the line for Mexico

Mexico will once again look to the experience and goalscoring prowess of veteran striker Raúl Jiménez as they seek success at this month's FIFA World Cup tournament. The 35-year-old Jiménez, who…

Updated 12 hours ago

Flow partners with TVJ to bring World Cup action to Jamaicans

Telecommunications company Flow has announced plans to bring unforgettable moments of the world’s biggest football tournament to Jamaicans. In addition to partnering with Television Jamaica (TVJ) as…

Updated 11 hours ago

FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about referee denied US entry

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying “if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets in North America is doing something wrong.”

Updated 9 hours ago

Haiti’s World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform

Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after it was deemed too political by FIFA just months after the Caribbean nation had to amend its Winter Olympic uniforms.

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Mexico launches 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa

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.