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Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

  • Mexico’s co-hosts the United States and Canada will join the party the next day
  • Defending champions Argentina were grouped with Algeria, Austria and debutants Jordan
  • Five-times winners Brazil will play Morocco — semifinalists in 2022 — Haiti and Scotland
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FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport

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Morocco look to youth and experience to prove Qatar World Cup success was no fluke

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The world needs to respect African football, Mali coach Saintfiet says

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FIFA ruling on players’ release date upsets Cup of Nations preparations

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Rights groups warn against US raids during World Cup

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FIFA teams up with Swiss government to fund community soccer fields in the West Bank

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FIFA chief to receive Lebanese citizenship: association

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2026 World Cup draw can separate top-ranked Spain, Argentina, France and England until semifinals

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Iraq to face Bolivia or Suriname in one-game playoff to reach 2026 World Cup

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New FIFA rankings set top-seed teams in World Cup tournament draw with Germany edging out Croatia

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FIFA clears 2 recruits for Congo to play in African qualifying playoffs

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FIFA vice president pledges support for rebuilding football in Pakistan after years-long suspension

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