Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca will become the first venue to host matches at three separate World Cups.
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An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, with the Haitian flag, had been embedded on the kits.
New York Knicks rally to defeat the San Antonio Spurs by a point in a thrilling Game 4 of the NBA finals series.
FIFA chief says his organisation cannot rule on government policies after a Somali referee was denied entry into the US.
Top Somali referee Omar Artan latest victim of stringent US travel policies after Iranian squad’s visas were delayed.
FIFA boss tells critics to ‘relax’ over Somali referee deportation
President Sheinbaum promises safe World Cup as host cities ramp up security after cartel violence scare and protests.
Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 as Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao net, but Cristiano Ronaldo scuffs golden chances.
Four Brazilian players and four members of their coaching staff were sent off during a dramatic encounter in Fortaleza.
As the tournament kicks off, cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition’s opening game.
