World Cup 2026 news: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane fire England past Mexico into quarter-finals
England produced one of the most memorable performances of the FIFA World Cup on Monday, July 6, 2026, defeating co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a pulsating Round of 16 encounter at the Azteca Stadium to book their place in the quarter-finals.
FIFA World Cup news: Hugo Broos criticises 'soft' red card as South Africa fall to Mexico in tournament opener
South Africa's FIFA World Cup campaign began with disappointment as Bafana Bafana fell to Mexico in the tournament opener, with a trio of red cards ultimately overshadowing the action on the pitch.
Playing under the bright lights of the Estadio Azteca, South Africa struggled to impose themselves for large periods of the contest as Mexico capitalised on home support and superior quality to secure an important Group A victory.
FIFA World Cup 2026 preview: Mexico vs South Africa predicted line-ups, key battles and prediction
The FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway on Thursday, June 11 as co-hosts Mexico face South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures: Five opening-round matches you cannot miss
The FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway on June 11, with 48 nations set to battle it out across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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