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Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup

Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup

  • Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second
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Qatar seek redemption vs. Swiss after woeful debut

Qatar seek redemption vs. Swiss after woeful debut

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Bruised Brazil face Morocco in heavyweight World Cup opener

Bruised Brazil face Morocco in heavyweight World Cup opener

By Reuters ·
Japan captain Endo withdraws from World Cup due to injury, retires from internationals

Japan captain Endo withdraws from World Cup due to injury, retires from internationals

By Reuters ·
Haiti alter World Cup uniforms following FIFA pushback

Haiti alter World Cup uniforms following FIFA pushback

By Reuters ·
Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal

Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal

By AFP ·
Rana back in Bangladesh T20 squad for Australia series

Rana back in Bangladesh T20 squad for Australia series

By AFP ·
Hong Kong customs seize $20m in fake goods ahead of the World Cup

Hong Kong customs seize $20m in fake goods ahead of the World Cup

Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup

Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup

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French city imposes curfew for under-16s during ‘high risk’ World Cup matches

French city imposes curfew for under-16s during ‘high risk’ World Cup matches

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Morocco lose star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup

Morocco lose star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup

By AP ·
Serena Williams’ comeback at the Queen’s Club is over after injury to doubles partner

Serena Williams’ comeback at the Queen’s Club is over after injury to doubles partner

By AP ·
Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

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Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup

Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup

Qatar seek redemption vs. Swiss after woeful debut

Qatar seek redemption vs. Swiss after woeful debut

Bruised Brazil face Morocco in heavyweight World Cup opener

Bruised Brazil face Morocco in heavyweight World Cup opener

Japan captain Endo withdraws from World Cup due to injury, retires from internationals

Japan captain Endo withdraws from World Cup due to injury, retires from internationals

Haiti alter World Cup uniforms following FIFA pushback

Haiti alter World Cup uniforms following FIFA pushback

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