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Mexico vs. South Africa LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates from tournament opener at Estadio Azteca
Mexico get the 2026 World Cup under way as they host South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca, and you can follow it all live with ESPN.
How to watch 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies in the UK: Date, time, channel, who is performing?
This summer's expanded 48-team World Cup will feature three opening ceremonies for the first time - here's everything you need to know.
TOP HEADLINES
The World Cup of more: There's never been a tournament like this one
Final predictions for the World Cup: Champions, Golden Ball, breakout stars and more
Chris Turner's amazing World Cup jersey-inspired rap
How much will playing on home soil benefit Mexico?
How important is Mexico's opening match in their World Cup run?
THE HOME NATIONS PREPARE FOR THE WORLD STAGE
28 years after their last appearance, are Scotland this World Cup's dark horses?
Can Thomas Tuchel lead England to World Cup victory?
Rice hails England's 'frightening' attacking substitutes
Tuchel: England can't be World Cup favourites
What. Just. Happened?! Oh, just the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history
How did the Knicks win that game? The layers to an astonishing comeback -- and collapse
OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds left sends MSG into a frenzy as Knicks erase 29-point deficit to stun Spurs
Instant classic! Knicks erase 29-point deficit to stun Spurs in Game 4
Jalen Brunson gets the bucket and foul for the Knicks
Taylor Swift dances on sideline to celebrate Jalen Brunson's 3
HOTTEST TICKET IN ALL OF SPORTS?
Inside Knicks celebrity row: The unwritten rules of MSG's famous seats
Taylor Swift headlines star-studded celebrity row at Game 4
AROUND THE TOURNAMENT
Messi vs Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup: How dream showdown could happen
World Cup Rank: The 50 best players in the 2026 tournament
Rating the biggest 2026 World Cup ads: Adidas vs. Nike, Coke vs. Pepsi
Ranking the fights: Who will steal the UFC show at the White House?
BOXING
Tommy Fury: Boxing helped me get back on track after alcohol battles
F1 LATEST
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Top Videos
Top Headlines
- Real Madrid name Mourinho coach for 2nd time
- Barred WC referee Artan to officiate Super Cup final
- Celtic fined, sanctioned for pitch invasions
- Spurs fan group write to exec chair with concerns
- Yamal, Williams back in training in boost for Spain
- Sources: Man Utd to pull out of race for Anderson
- Hamilton on podium finishes: 'Just the beginning'
- Anunoby caps Knicks' historic comeback: 'Iconic'
- England's Watkins insists subs will be key at WC
- Customs seize $20m in fake goods before WC
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ESPN's World Cup page
ESPN's World Cup page is here. All the latest news, features, guides and more on the summer's big extravaganza
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World Cup kick off times, how to watch guide UK
The World Cup is right around the corner - here's everything you need to know about who is playing when, and how you can watch them in the UK.
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ESPN's World Cup predictor
ESPN's World Cup predictor is here. Simulate your road to the final.
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2026 calendar of sport:
ESPN breaks 2026 all down and lists exactly what's on the calendar for a big year in sport.
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2026 F1 grid: Meet the stars set to light up 2026
It's a new season with two new teams but all familiar faces as we detail the driver line-ups for 2026.
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Disney+ to show primetime LaLiga games in UK and Ireland
Disney+ will be the home of LaLiga's primetime weekend matches after securing a three-year deal to exclusively show the division's Saturday night kick-off.
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Disney+ becomes new home of Women's Champions League in Europe
Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Europe from next season after securing rights to the competition for the next five years.
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
Boxing fight schedule
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Boxing schedule
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule.
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Wetzel: Don't blame Texas Tech for a judge's bad ruling
You might hate the ruling in the Brendan Sorsby case, but Texas Tech is doing what any school would in this situation.
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World Cup Rank: The 50 best players in the 2026 tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the world's best talent. Let's rank the top 50 players who will be there!
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What all 30 teams must do before the MLB trade deadline
Is your team going to make a midsummer splash? Here's how the next few weeks could decide the season.
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How Jalen Brunson became the undisputed king of New York
Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one fundamental idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.
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QB questions for all 32 NFL teams: Contracts, injuries, more
Are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold headed for big extensions? Can Bryce Young level up again? When will Fernando Mendoza start?
