liberal Triumph at the Azteca offers respite from strife on Mexico City’s streetsOne of football’s great arenas roared as El Tri eased past South Africa, offering fans a fleeting escape from the tensions gripping the capital2 months agosports
liberal Pochettino preaches relaxation as USMNT’s 2026 World Cup debut loomsUS coach says all 26 players are available for selection2 months agosports
liberal Jesse Marsch says he had to ‘beg’ US players to sing anthem as he talks up Canada’s prideMarsch says players will embrace World Cup occasion2 months agosports
liberal Australia's Socceroos promote multiculturalism with video address on immigration: ‘Football is for everyone’Message comes ahead of politically-charged World Cup2 months agosports
liberal World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico features Shakira, followed by a home team victoryUpdated on: June 11, 2026 / 6:49 PM EDT / CBS News2 months agosports
liberal Petrol bombs and bricks hurled at Mexican police during pre-match unrest at AztecaDozens of arrests made and several officers injured2 months agosports
liberal Infantino’s rebrand and long haul games: five takeaways from World Cup openerMexico City played host to this year’s first game as an emotionally charged Azteca witnessed Shakira’s big return2 months agosports
liberal 2026 FIFA World Cup Kicks Off With Shakira at 1st of 3 Opening CeremoniesUpdated on: June 11, 2026 / 5:34 PM EDT / CBS News2 months agosports
liberal Raúl Jiménez seals Mexico’s win against nine-man South Africa in World Cup openerWas that it, then? Was Sphephelo Sithole being caught in possession nine minutes into the opening game, Julián Quiñones running on to lash the ball through Ronwen Williams’s legs, was that when the football took over, the moment when concerns over the aggression of the major co-host faded away and the world got on with celebrating the great festival of humanity the World Cup ought to be?2 months agosports
liberal Iran's World Cup camp in Tijuana unfolds under armed guard and political shadowAn improvised base in Mexico has become Team Melli’s unlikely World Cup home as security fears, visa disputes and political divisions shape their tournament2 months agosports
liberal Knicks fans target Victor Wembanyama with jeers, thrown egg after Game 4Video shows egg tossed toward star as he entered hotel2 months agosports
liberal 'Out of reach': George Russell refuses to think about F1 title after Antonelli surgeBritish driver says pressure is off following bad run2 months agosports
