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The FIFA World Cup is here! It's a record-breaking 48-team tournament, with a 10-team African contingent -- the biggest contingent from the continent to date.

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How Mexico beat South Africa in a 2026 World Cup opener with three red cards

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4 Takeaways From Mexico's Triumphant World Cup Opener vs. South Africa

Ivory Coast gets Africa’s 1st World Cup final

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Amad Diallo rescues Ivory Coast as Africa gets first World Cup win

Amad Diallo's dramatic late goal helped Ivory Coast beat Ecuador and secure Africa's first win at the 2026 World Cup while ending La Tri's 19-match unbeaten run.

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'They finished, we didn't': Ecuador takes loss to Ivory Coast in World Cup opener

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Ivory Coast gets Africa’s first World Cup final

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Late Amad strike seals Ivory Coast win over Ecuador

Wilfried Singo broke down the right wing and his ball inside to substitute Amad set up the Manchester United forward to deftly steer the ball into the far corner of the net from the edge of the box.

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Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Player Ratings: Man of the Match, Winners and Disappointments

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Sub Amad strikes to give Ivory Coast perfect start

Mexico vs. South Africa score: After two goal, three red game, El Tri win 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match

For the first time ever the first match of the World Cup is a repeat, as Mexico and South Africa reprise their 2010 showdown

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Mexico vs South Africa sound familiar? 2026 World Cup opener is rematch of epic game

Mexico and South African begin the 2026 World Cup in a repeat of the famed 2010 opener.

Fact Check: FAKE Fox Sports Graphic During Mexico-South Africa World Cup Match Includes Long Explanation That Team Is 'Down To 9 Players'

Does a real Fox Sports graphic from the Mexico-South Africa game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup include a long explanation of what it means to be "down to 9 players"? No, that's not true: Video from the match

Wareham’s star turn helps Australia dominate South Africa in Women’s World T20

Phoebe Litchfield scored 50 and Georgia Wareham took three wickets in Australia’s 65-run win against South Africa in Group 1 of the Women’s World T20