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BBC Headlines • June 13, 2026 00:56

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All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

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Thu 11:56 - Al Jazeera English

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Thu 13:26 - Middle East Eye

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Thu 19:07 - Euronews

Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff

Thu 21:01 - France 24

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Thu 23:00 - France 24

World Cup 2026: Mexican fans celebrate first win

Fri 02:42 - Al Jazeera English

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Fri 10:16 - Euronews

Gaza residents find brief escape in World Cup opener

Fri 11:57 - France 24

World Cup Debrief - Day 1 : Mexico wins whilst South Africa sees red

Fri 21:03 - France 24

World Cup 2026: Co-host Canada draws with Bosnia in Group B opener

Sat 00:00 - Fox News

US fans were out in full force ahead of the USMNT's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Sat 00:00 - France 24

World Cup 2026: Clinical USA dispatch Paraguay as Balogun and Reyna shine

Sat 00:56 - BBC Headlines

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Sat 04:06 - Al Jazeera English

Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener

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04:06

Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener

Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada have fought out a 1–1 draw in their World Cup opening match.

08:29

World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks

From criticism over water breaks to red cards galore, here's all the buzz from the opening day of the World Cup.

02:42

Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica

As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, all eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic

11:56

Top five ‘must-watch’ matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026

There are a record 72 group games at this summer's tournament, and we've picked the matches that you shouldn't miss.

08:16

South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match – teams, start and lineups

Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.

BBC Headlines

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20:30

How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV

All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.

Euronews

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10:16

Gaza residents find brief escape in World Cup opener

Palestinian Territories residents gathered in tents, cafes and makeshift community spaces on 11 June to watch the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, seeking a brief escape from …

19:07

Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff

Fans gathered outside Mexico City Stadium and at public viewing areas ahead of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Fox News

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US fans were out in full force ahead of the USMNT's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Excitement builds as the U.S. Men's National Team faces Paraguay in their World Cup opener, marking the first home soil match since the 1994 World Cup.

France 24

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World Cup 2026: Clinical USA dispatch Paraguay as Balogun and Reyna shine

Team USA put on a dominant display in their Group D opener, defeating Paraguay (4-1) at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Folarin Balogun scored twice and Giovanni Reyna added a …

21:03

World Cup 2026: Co-host Canada draws with Bosnia in Group B opener

Co-host nation Canada salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday night at Toronto's BMO Field, but missed a string of clear-cut chances that could have delivered a winning start …

11:57

World Cup Debrief - Day 1 : Mexico wins whilst South Africa sees red

The 2026 World Cup is finally here and it all kicked off yesterday at the Azteca stadium in Mexico, as the hosts faced off with South Africa. After a beautiful …

23:00

World Cup 2026: Mexican fans celebrate first win

#Mexico won 2-0 against 9-man #SouthAfrica in the opening game of the 2026 #WorldCup at Mexico City's #Azteca Stadium.

21:01

World Cup 2026: Mexico dominates opening match as South Africa falls to two red cards

Mexico made a commanding statement in the 2026 World Cup's opening match, defeating South Africa 2-0 at its Azteca Stadium. Two red cards in the second half left the Bafana …

Middle East Eye

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13:26

World Cup 2026: Five players from the Middle East to watch out for

World Cup 2026: Five players from the Middle East to watch out for Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 09:00 One moment. That’s all a player needs to …

The Bulletin (BE)

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08:58

World Cup 2026: Where to watch matches live in Brussels?

The 2026 World Cup kicks off with co-host Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City on 11 June at 21.00 (Belgian time). Here in Belgium, the nation will be coming …

The Hill

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15:49

How to watch every Team USA match in the FIFA World Cup

The United States has three group-stage matches scheduled at two stadiums on the West Coast.