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Cover image: World Cup kicks off in Mexico © Yuri Cortez, AFP 05:26
Issued on: 12/06/2026 - 07:38
From the show
The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira. Julian Quinones and Premier League player Raul Jimenez scored the first goals of the tournament.
England will kick off their campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, Scotland face Haïti on Sunday.
Real Madrid bring back Mourinho as head coach on three-year deal. Mourinho's previous spell in Madrid, which began in 2010 and lasted three seasons, yielded a La Liga title, a Copa del Rey and a Spanish Super Cup.
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