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Mexico City counts down to 2026 World Cup opener at historic Azteca Stadium

Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches.

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Soccer Formations: The Best, Most Commonly Used, Styles of Play

These famous soccer formations have helped shape the beautiful game over the years.

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World Cup venues: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

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It’s World Cup week – will the hope, memes and dreams be as good as it gets?

In today’s Football Daily: has the World Cup already peaked?

The Guardian - UK

If this is Messi’s last World Cup, could he eclipse Maradona and win it twice?

After living in the Argentina idol’s shadow, the 39-year-old star of Qatar is still capable of a final glorious chapter

The Guardian - UK

FIFA 2026: From Maradona to Messi, every World Cup finds a hero. Who’s next?

The upcoming World Cup promises new stars. While legends like Messi and Ronaldo have had their moments, the focus now shifts to emerging talents. Spain's Lamine Yamal is a strong contender. France's Kylian Mbappe also looks set to shine. The tournament may reveal unexpected heroes, challenging established expectations.

The Economic Times

Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Messi era with another World Cup title

Argentina, seeking back-to-back World Cup titles, faces fitness concerns for key players, including Lionel Messi, ahead of the 2026 tournament. Messi, nearing retirement from international soccer, aims to cap his career with another championship, a feat not achieved since Brazil in 1962.

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Argentina 2026 World Cup Shirt Numbers: Messi Jersey, Full List Revealed

History will be made if Messi, as expected, turns out at his sixth World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Why soccer fandom in Latin America feels almost sacred

Soccer devotion in Latin America extends far beyond the stadium

The Independent UK

I read Gianni Infantino’s name-dropping, despot-fluffing book so you don’t have to

The Fifa president’s biography talks about magic a lot – and no wonder. There is no other way to explain his utterly ludicrous proximity to power

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi Chasing 64 Years of History After World Cup Call-Up

Messi’s Argentina is out to achieve what only two nations have ever accomplished in World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated

Not Maradona, not Messi – this is why Pele is the World Cup’s greatest-ever player

WORLD CUP’S GREATEST-EVER PLAYERS: The news is out: the only player to win three tournaments tops our greatest players of all-time World Cup leaderboard. And as Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney explains, nobody epitomised the World Cup and what it stood for more than the Brazil legend

The Independent UK

Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the 23rd men’s Fifa World Cup in North America, The Independent sports team ranks the top-50 players in the tournament’s history – and now it’s time for the top-10 reveal.

The Independent UK

‘Every time I saw Manchester United play, Scott McTominay stood out. I was surprised they allowed him to go’ Gary McAllister on a decision the Red Devils got wrong

The former Leeds United and Scotland star believes letting McTominay go was a huge mistake

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Game changers: how soccer’s mega-money era was sparked by a little-known Belgian athlete

When famous soccer players come to mind, it is usually revered pioneers such as Pelé, Bobby Charlton and Diego Maradona.

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Pele Facts: Amazing Things You Didn’t Know About the Soccer Icon

Pelé is one of the greatest and most influential players in the history of soccer.

The Independent UK

I’ve been to more than 120 cities – these are the six best in Europe for a solo summer break

Having visited many European cities alone, Lydia Swinscoe shares her top picks for culture, great food and intriguing neighbourhoods in 2026

The Guardian - UK

Writers on their World Cup Panini collecting days: ‘We all remember the playground twerp’

The much-loved football sticker album is to be discontinued after 2030. Guardian writers recall their thrills and frustrations

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The 10 Most Iconic Moments in World Cup History—Ranked

From dramatic upsets to unforgettable celebrations, these 10 World Cup moments have helped define the greatest tournament in world soccer.

Sports Illustrated

The Top 15 Goal Scorers in World Cup History

Goals on soccer’s grandest stage carry an extra weight.

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The 10 Best World Cups of All Time—Ranked

Sporting spectacles don’t come any better than the World Cup—especially these iconic editions that rose above the rest.

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Why Benjamin Sesko’s ‘Hand of God’ Goal vs. Liverpool Was Allowed to Stand

Man Utd raced into a 2–0 lead against Liverpool in controversial circumstances.

Latin Times

Maradona Trial: Psychologist Says the Argentinian Soccer Legend Was Bipolar And Narcissistic

A psychologist accused in the death of Diego Maradona told an Argentine court that the soccer legend had bipolar disorder and narcissistic personality traits, testimony that shifted attention Thursday to the star's mental health, addiction history, and the medical care he received in his final weeks.

The Independent UK

Maradona’s daughter assails doctor in negligence trial over soccer great's death

One of Diego Maradona’s daughters lashed out at neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, who was considered her father’s primary physician at the time of his death, during a negligence trial Tuesday

The Independent UK

Was USA ‘94 one of the greatest World Cups ever staged?

In the fourth episode of our new World Cup podcast, Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly discuss the highs and lows of USA 94 and the tournament’s lasting legacy

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