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FIFA World Cup 2026: A necessary and most serious preview


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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
DAY 1 PREVIEW
Mexico vs South Africa: Co-hosts look to start strong in repeat of 2010 opener

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South Korea vs Czechia: All eyes on Son Heung-Min's potential 'last dance'

The World Cup of more: There's never been a tournament like this one


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Mexico vs. South Africa LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates from tournament opener at Estadio Azteca

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How to watch 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies in the UK: Date, time, channel, who is performing?

Barred WC referee Artan to officiate Super Cup final


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World Cup predictions: 19 ESPN experts make their picks

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World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 48 hours to go?

World Cup Rank: The 50 best players in the 2026 tournament

NBA Finals - Game 4NY leads series 3-1
How did the Knicks win that game? The layers to an astonishing comeback -- and collapse

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What. Just. Happened?! Oh, just the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

Game 4 takeaways: Knicks mount 29-point comeback, take 3-1 lead on Spurs

Messi vs Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup: How dream showdown could happen


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Ranking Asia's contenders: Which team will go the furthest at the World Cup?

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INDIAN SPORTS DAILY UPDATES
Sindhu, Tanvi in Australian Open QF; India name Asian Games shooting squad; Dhiraj-Kumkum assure archery WC medal: Indian Sports, June 11

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- Sources: Man Utd to pull out of race for Anderson
- Customs seize $20m in fake goods before WC
- NY street renamed after Thierry Henry for WC
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- Serena return hits snag as partner Mboko out
- Horner return to F1 delayed, 'No discussions'
- FIFA prez: People should 'chill' over WC visa issues
- Iran players: U.S. visa denials create 'tension'
- Sources: Barça unlikely to trigger Rashford option
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