Shakira, Burna Boy to Open 2026 World Cup in Mexico
Shakira & Burna Boy sing 'Dai Dai' at 2026 World Cup opener June 11 in Mexico City, with J Balvin, Tyla. Buble, Morissette, Perry, Future lead other ceremonies.
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Shakira & Burna Boy sing 'Dai Dai' at 2026 World Cup opener June 11 in Mexico City, with J Balvin, Tyla. Buble, Morissette, Perry, Future lead other ceremonies.
France lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in a pre-World Cup friendly, their first such defeat under Didier Deschamps, ending a 16-year unbeaten run before major events.
Désiré Doué and brother Guéla opposed each other as France played Ivory Coast, joining football's unique history of siblings who represent different nations.
Italy beat Luxembourg 1-0 in Silvio Baldini's first match, with Pio Esposito scoring. Youngster Inacio debuted; Netherlands lost to Algeria, Poland drew
Didier Deschamps labels Côte d'Ivoire 'one of the best nations' as France host the 2024 AFCON winners in a pre-World Cup friendly on June 3.
France defender Koundé says Côte d'Ivoire friendly is ideal World Cup prep ahead of Senegal opener on June 16, praising their physicality.
Arkadiusz Milik opens up about hitting rock bottom at Juventus, crying in the bathroom, and confirms his departure; recounts Paul Pogba playing through injury.
LaLiga's Next Gen Draft brought 40 under-16 talents from 5 countries to Spain; the boys beat Sevilla and Betis, hinting at a bright future.
Mauricio Pochettino admits no USMNT players rank among world's top 100, as co-hosts face tactical flux and fan pressure before 2026 World Cup.
New Zealand's first World Cup game in 16 years vs Iran on June 15 in LA is clouded by US-Iran tensions, with Iran's squad disrupted and protests possible.
Sardar Azmoun left out of Iran's World Cup squad after social media protests and UAE photo backlash; 57-goal star's absence raises political questions.
DRC World Cup squad ordered into 21-day isolation in Belgium before June 11 US entry amid Ebola outbreak. The measure balances safety with their participation.
US exempts DR Congo's team from Ebola travel ban for 2026 World Cup, with strict protocols; fans barred. Leopards face Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan.
Michael Kayode, after Juve rejection, thrives at Brentford, calling Premier League 'Disneyland' and topping Italian appearances chart this season.
Nigeria and Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed strong criticism over the decision to delay the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), highlighting concerns about the impact on players and teams.
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