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All eyes are on Mexico and the Estadio Azteca as the 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday with El Tri taking on South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the Group A opener…

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted emergency use authorization to a generic over-the-counter tablet to treat New World screwworm in dogs and …

Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup It might not be the same as seeing their team in action but 100 Argentina fans who were denied …

In an operation that will likely be studied for years, Ukraine used dozens of internet-connected drones, launched from trucks inside Russia, to destroy strateg…

Rodrigo Teixeira, producer of 2025 Oscar winner “I’m Not There” and James Gray’s 2026 Cannes contender “Paper Tiger,” are in development on their fourth film t…

Mexico City’s storied Azteca Stadium has been the stage for some of the most iconic moments in World Cup history, from Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s “Hand o…

Massive Neymar mural unveiled on Brazil street A massive 850-square-meter street mural of football star Neymar da Silva, created by six artists over two days …

Brazilian star Fernanda Torres has suggested the only way for women to achieve parity in the film industry is to produce. The actress, who enjoyed a buzzy 2024…

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You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated World Cup 2026 page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary, and keep up to date …