Cut straight to the action with the latest highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Release date: 19 June 2026

Iran’s World Cup team arrived in Mexico wearing lapel pins highlighting the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school at the start of the war in the Mideast

Last month, Adidas and Someone Somewhere unveiled versions of the Mexican national team jersey embroidered by hand by 150 Nahua women high in the mountains of central Mexico, in a tiny town called Naupan.

The South African legend believes Hugo Broos' men are set to shock the world when they face Mexico in the opening match of the World Cup. The former Everton midfielder insists that the Mzansi side has what it takes to secure a historic result at the intimidating Estadio Azteca.

Just before the World Cup kicks off, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue protesting.

FIFA has appointed experienced Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio to officiate South Africa’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against co-hosts Mexico on