From criticism over water breaks to red cards galore, here's all the buzz from the opening day of the World Cup.
World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks
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Sat 20:30 - BBC Headlines
How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
Wed 15:49 - The Hill
How to watch every Team USA match in the FIFA World Cup
Thu 08:16 - Al Jazeera English
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Thu 08:58 - The Bulletin (BE)
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Thu 11:56 - Al Jazeera English
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Thu 13:26 - Middle East Eye
World Cup 2026: Five players from the Middle East to watch out for
Thu 19:07 - Euronews
Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff
Thu 21:01 - France 24
World Cup 2026: Mexico dominates opening match as South Africa falls to two red cards
Thu 23:00 - France 24
World Cup 2026: Mexican fans celebrate first win
Fri 02:42 - Al Jazeera English
Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica
Fri 08:29 - Al Jazeera English
World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks
Fri 10:16 - Euronews
Gaza residents find brief escape in World Cup opener