Shakira and Burna Boy opening World Cup in Mexico, Katy Perry headlines US
Katy Perry will front the opening US World Cup game, while Alanis Morissette and Michael Buble will open Canada's games.
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05.06.2026
Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month?
The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.
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04.06.2026
Robodogs and Black Hawks - How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.
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04.06.2026
Underground drug smuggling tunnel discovered from Tijuana to San Diego
A tunnel was discovered running underneath the US-Mexico border, allegedly used to smuggle drugs and weapons.
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02.06.2026
South Africa’s World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach
Bafana Bafana's departure was delayed due to non-issuance of visas for several players and support staff.
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02.06.2026
Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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02.06.2026
Activists plaster missing posters around Mexico stadiums ahead of World Cup
Activists put up missing persons posters to raise awareness of the disappearance crisis ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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01.06.2026
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
The country's football association says it is working to resolve the problems that have delayed the team's departure to Mexico.
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31.05.2026
South Africa’s World Cup 2026 departure delayed over Mexican visa debacle
World Cup delegation held up as players await visas for Mexico, whom South Africa face in the opening game in 11 days.
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31.05.2026
Mexico backs amendment to annul election results over foreign interference
Critics say measure risks undermining electoral process and creating new avenues for contesting results.
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29.05.2026
Iran ambassador hits out at ‘country to the north’ in US World Cup visa row
Iran's football team still lacks US visas and is not competing on 'equal terms', Tehran's envoy to Mexico says.
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29.05.2026
How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'
The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.
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28.05.2026
Mexican officials announce 10 dead in early-morning shooting in Tehuitzingo
Officials blamed the shooting on 'armed individuals', though no details were provided about attackers or their motives.
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17.05.2026
Saudi investment fund seals FIFA deal as official World Cup 2026 supporter
PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition.
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14.05.2026
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations against cartels
Sheinbaum has called reports from CNN and The New York Times a 'lie' as questions grow about US involvement in Mexico.
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13.05.2026
Mexico, CIA reject report of US assassination campaign against cartels
Rebuttals come after US media report alleges that the CIA has 'directly participated' in deadly anti-cartel operations.
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13.05.2026
Mexico cancels plans to end school year early for World Cup
Parents were angry at a proposal to end classes on 5 June instead of 15 July due to the tournament and expected extreme heat.
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12.05.2026
Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup after backlash
Officials agree to keep the school calendar as originally planned, ending on July 15 and resuming on August 31.
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12.05.2026
Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup
The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.
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09.05.2026
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
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09.05.2026