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• Aussie football fans share mixed reactions to FIFA World Cup opener as Shakira takes centre stage12 June 2026, 1:17 am
  Shakira's return to the FIFA World Cup stage has sparked a fierce debate among football fans after the Colombian superstar headlined the opening ceremony in Mexico City
  
• World Cup fever erupts in Mexico: Co-hosts win chaotic opening game against South Africa with THREE red cards - while Raul Jimenez etches his name in Azteca's rich history with emotional goal12 June 2026, 1:08 am
  For all the strife, greed, grift and grandstanding that has pockmarked the build-up to this tournament, the 2026 World Cup began with a blessing in the Azteca Stadium.
  
• Fireworks, Shakira... and riot police: World Cup kicks off in spectacular - and chaotic - style12 June 2026, 1:08 am
  With fire and song, the greatest show on earth kicked off in spectacular style last night.
  
• World Cup fans fume as Fox breaks cardinal sin - and FIFA's rules - in first game of tournament: 'Embarrassing'12 June 2026, 1:04 am
  The US broadcasters sparked fury by showing commercials during both of the mid-half hydration breaks, with commentator Ian Darke introducing them as being 'powered by Powerade.'
  
• Man City target Elliot Anderson has raced ahead of Morgan Gibbs-White, come back to haunt Eddie Howe, and earned a surprise message from Thomas Tuchel... and here's how he is set to bring in a £100million profit for Nottingham Forest12 June 2026, 1:00 am
  Football managers are rarely candid when speaking publicly about the transfer market but at Nottingham Forest in May, Eddie Howe let the mask slip.
  
• World Cup reporter goes viral for walking out in the middle of live TV broadcast to ask Shakira for a photo12 June 2026, 12:36 am
  An Argentine journalist abandoned his post in front of a microphone in order to seize his chance to get a picture with Colombian pop icon Shakira at the opening match of the World Cup.
  
• USA coach Mauricio Pochettino urges fans to recreate Knicks-mania across America in passionate call to arms on eve of World Cup opener12 June 2026, 12:11 am
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: On the eve of the USMNT's opening game against Paraguay in Los Angeles , the head coach was asked how his players can inspire the same hype.
  
• Why did violent protests erupt outside World Cup stadium? Staggering crisis explained in Mexico City11 June 2026, 11:38 pm
  The opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was marred by violent protests on Thursday afternoon as riot police clashed with demonstrators outside the Mexico City Stadium.
  
• Angry Kieran Trippier considers CANCELLING his Wolves contract with defender feeling 'betrayed' by Rob Edwards' sacking - while dismayed stars have contacted axed boss following his shocking exit11 June 2026, 11:11 pm
  The 35-year-old is angry and feels betrayed by Wolves. Edwards being in charge was key to his decision to join the club last week. Trippier cut short a holiday in Turkey to have a medical and sign.
  
• Shakira kicks off the World Cup in star-studded opening ceremony as blockbuster tournament gets underway amid chaos in Mexico11 June 2026, 11:03 pm
  Shakira officially opened the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as the football extravaganza kicked off against a backdrop of chaos that threatens to derail the tournament.
  
• West Ham ponder bid for Leyton Orient striker as they plot Premier League return... but face competition from Germany11 June 2026, 10:57 pm
  The 21-year-old scored 23 goals in League One last season for Orient and is also attracting interest from Championship sides Swansea City and Bristol City.
  
• Mexico vs South Africa RECAP: World Cup opener descends into chaos as THREE red cards are brandished - with co-hosts on verge of clinching victory11 June 2026, 10:56 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup following the opening ceremony. 
  
• JEFF POWELL: This was the loudest atmosphere I've ever heard at a World Cup - and I've covered THIRTEEN of them… England will be up against it if they end up here11 June 2026, 10:54 pm
  JEFF POWELL: If the anti-government protests raging across this city were meant to capture the eye of the entire world by keeping the vast Estadio Azteca empty, then it failed spectacularly.
  
• England end World Cup preparations in style as Thomas Tuchel's side SMASH  Miami opponents 6-0 in behind-closed-doors friendly - with Ivan Toney bagging a hat-trick including a long-range 'worldie'11 June 2026, 10:44 pm
  The training-ground exercise against the American second-tier side was split into two, with Thomas Tuchel's men winning the first 1-0 and the second 5-0.
  
• From Ibiza to the World Cup! Tottenham star cuts short holiday after receiving late call-up from world champions Argentina11 June 2026, 10:42 pm
  Senesi, whose free transfer from Bournemouth to Tottenham was confirmed this week, had been waiting to hear whether he would join the reigning world champions' 26-man squad.