FIFA World Cup 2026 eNCA

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Portugal's 41-year-old captain Cristiano Ronaldo will play a record six World Cup in the United States

Ronaldo 'very positive' as Portugal head for World Cup

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo will be heading to his record sixth World Cup, but there are concerns in some quarters that his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez's strong side from flourishing.

12 June 2026

Australia head coach Tony Popovic has extended his contract ahead of the World Cup

Australia coach Popovic extends contract ahead of World Cup opener

Australia coach Tony Popovic signed a contract extension ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey that will take him through to the Asian Cup early next year.

12 June 2026

Christian Pulisic has been the US side's talisman since his teenage years, shouldering massive expectations

Pulisic 'ready to battle' Paraguay in US World Cup opener

United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are "ready to battle" on soccer's biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday.

12 June 2026

Bafana Bafana clash against Mexico. Getty Images

Govt praises Bafana Bafana for 'spirited performance'

Government has commended Bafana Bafana for its "spirited performance" in the 2026 Fifa World Cup opener against Mexico on Thursday night.

12 June 2026

Japan captain Wataru Endo has been ruled out of the World Cup with an injury

Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international career

Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on Thursday, three days before his team's opener against the Netherlands.

12 June 2026

Mexico sjamboks Bafana Bafana in dramatic WC opener

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking off the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece.

12 June 2026

This aerial photograph shows the Estadio Ciudad de México ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. Photo by Mario Vazquez / AFP

Fans flock to Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup opening match

11 June 2026

South Africa during the South African national men's soccer team press conference at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Durban, South Africa.

Bafana can beat the odds again, says Farouk Khan

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper coach Farouk Khan hopeful ahead of the ahead of South Africa’s highly anticipated clash against Mexico tonight.

11 June 2026

11 June_Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga wearing Bafana Bafana jersey at the Madlanga Commission

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga wearing Bafana Bafana jersey at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry at Brigette Mabandla Judicial College on June 11, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. Photo by Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu

Madlanga Commission shows Bafana Bafana some love

The commissioners came wearing green and gold T-Shirts in support of the team.

11 June 2026

FIFA World Cup trophy

World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks.

11 June 2026