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Empty seats at Canada’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversy

It comes after there were thousands of empty seats in just the second match of the tournament between South Africa and Czech Republic on Thursday evening

The Independent UK

What song is played before games at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup, hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States, began on Thursday with Mexico beating South Africa 2-0 in a packed Azteca Stadium. Before the match, fans were treated to a spectacular opening ceremony, featuring performances from Shakira and Burna Boy. Shortly afterwards, the two teams entered…

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Embarrassment for hosts as thousands of seats left empty at South Korea v Czechia match

Fifa has come under fire for the exorbitant cost of World Cup tickets, with a reported 180,000 tickets still listed

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Watch ex-Celtic star score as Yang Hyun-jun suffers World Cup disappointment

It was a mixed night for Celtic-affiliated players, as South Korea won their opening World Cup match against the Czech Republic in Guadalajara.

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World Cup 2026 live: Scotland build up to opening game, investigation into theft at England camp, Ghana criticise ‘unfair’ Partey decision

Scotland face a ‘must-win’ opening clash against Haiti in Boston while England have been able to recover some of the missing items stolen from their training base in Kansas City

The Independent UK

Everything you missed from day one at World Cup 2026: Jimenez’s tears, hydration break controversy and empty seats

Mexico got the World Cup underway with a 2-0 win over South Africa but the match was undermined by three red cards, while South Korea downed Czech Republic to go level with the co-hosts at the top of Group A

The Independent UK

Fifa release statement after World Cup match sees thousands of empty seats

South Korea vs Czech Republic in Guadalajara saw thousands of empty seats and Fifa have now officially responded

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Mexico World Cup Odds 2026: Group A Pick and Value Bets

Mexico enter the 2026 World Cup as co-hosts at +6600 to win it all. Our best bet is El Tri to win Group A at -127 on BetOnline.

Sports Lens

How to watch World Cup 2026: FREE Streams, TV Channels & Fixtures

All the ways for you to stream the World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world as 48 teams go for glory in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

TechRadar

World cup games today: Who are playing on Day 1? Kick off time, team-wise match schedule

World cup today matches: FIFA World Cup 2026 is kicking off on Thursday.

The Economic Times

ZEISS announces successful early implantations of the AT LUCIA toric 721P intraocular lens

JENA, Germany, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZEISS Medical Technology announced today the successful early clinical implantations of the ZEISS AT LUCIA toric 721P intraocular lens (IOL), designed to treat cataracts while simultaneously correcting astigmatism. ZEISS is currently conducting an early-access clinical trial with a select group of highly experienced…

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South Africa World Cup 2026 Predictions: Picks and Betting Odds

South Africa return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 as 100000-to-1 outsiders. Here's where the value lies beyond the win market.

Sports Lens

French wine restored after decades under castle floor

BECOV NAD TEPLOU, Czech Republic - Eight bottles of a legendary French wine that survived World War II and decades of communist rule hidden under a Czech castle floor have been lovingly restored by the chateau that produced them 130 years ago.

Bangkok Post

Critically endangered mountain bongos return to Kenya after years in Czech zoo in win for conservation efforts

It’s estimated that fewer than 100 of the animals remain in the wild

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Iraq secure final 2026 World Cup spot

Iraq became the final nation to book their spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico on Tuesday night. It was Iraq who took the lead in the 10th minute through Ali Al-Hamadi, but Bolivia equalised seven minutes before half time thanks to Moises Paniagua. Iraq…

The Guardian - UK

World Cup playoffs: Czech Rep 2-2 Denmark (aet, 3-1 on pens), Sweden 3-2 Poland, Kosovo 0-1 Turkey – as it happened

Czech Republic beat Denmark on penalties while Turkey ended Kosovo’s dream run and Sweden edged Poland in a thriller

The Independent UK

What time are the World Cup play-offs tonight?

The World Cup play-offs are set to take place on Tuesday night, and they will decide the final six teams who will make it to this summer’s tournament. There will be four European play-off matches - Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy, Sweden vs Poland, Czech Republic vs Denmark, Kosovo vs…

The Guardian - UK

Ireland dreams end in shootout heartbreak after Krejci’s late goal rescues Czechs

Republic of Ireland and Czech Republic drew 2-2 in normal time, after the Irish blew a two-goal lead, before the home side won 4-3 on penalties in Prague

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World Cup 2026 playoffs: Wales and Republic of Ireland exit on penalties – as it happened

Craig Bellamy’s side suffered spotkick heartbreak against Bosnia while Ireland failed to hold on to a 2-0 lead

The Independent UK

Republic of Ireland fail to reach World Cup after penalty heartbreak against Czech Republic - latest

Ireland had led by two goals only to be reeled in and beaten in a penalty shootout in Prague

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Czechia squad World Cup 2026: Miroslav Koubek's 26-man selection to face South Africa after opening-day defeat

Czechia lost the lead against South Korea and need a win in Atlanta

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government of Czech prime minister Babiš

A major protest in Prague has targeted Prime Minister Andrej Babiš who the protesters say threatens democracy in the Czech Republic

Radio France Internationale

France’s Michelon wins Olympic gold in women’s biathlon mass start

Oceane Michelon found reserves of energy to power to the Olympic gold medal in the women's biathlon 12.5-km mass start race at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday. Her teammate Julia Simon took silver and Tereza Vorobnikova of the Czech Republic bronze.

The Independent UK

Why there will be no England fans at Nations League match in Croatia

England have been drawn alongside Croatia, Spain and Czech Republic in the Nations League

Euronews

Czech government faces parliamentary no-confidence vote over row with the president

The government has a majority to survive the vote in the lower house of parliament, which could happen on Tuesday.

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