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Group A at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know

Group A at the 2026 World Cup features Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.

Jun 12, 2026 · ESPN

Alisson hails 'true winner' Ancelotti for Brazil's transformation

Alisson Becker said Brazil national team got revitalized since the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti, one year before the start of the 2026 World Cup.

Jun 12, 2026 · ESPN

Brito, who helped Brazil win the 1970 World Cup, dies at 86

Brito, a center back on Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning team, has died at age 86.

Jun 12, 2026 · ESPN

Aguirre says Jiménez earned 'perfect day' with Mexico goal

Raúl Jiménez finally has his star moment in a FIFA World Cup for Mexico, with his manager Javier Aguirre calling it a "perfect day" for the 35-year-old striker.

Jun 12, 2026 · ESPN

World Cup Daily: Yamal at Walmart, USMNT watch Knicks, Mahrez at KU

Enjoy all the updates from across North America on the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Jun 12, 2026 · ESPN

Socceroos vs. Türkiye preview: Australia must rediscover clinical edge of early Popovic tenure

The moment is almost at hand for the Socceroos, their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign officially commencing on Saturday (2 pm Sunday AEDT) against Türkiye. No more dress rehearsals, it's time to play for keeps.

Jun 12, 2026 · ESPN

World Cup VAR review: Was ref right to show three red cards in Mexico opener?

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

Jun 12, 2026 · ESPN

Pochettino: Time for speeches is over ahead of U.S. World Cup opener

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said that the time for fiery speeches is over and that his side is ready for Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay.

Jun 12, 2026 · ESPN

Mexico's win an emotional celebration of World Cup's return to the Azteca

Forty years after the World Cup was last in Mexico, the tournament returned Thursday, and Mexico celebrated with an emotional win over South Africa.

Jun 12, 2026 · ESPN

'Emotional' Mexico shaken by Azteca atmosphere, Aguirre says

Mexico manager Javier Aguirre emphasized the emotional component of kicking off the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca on Thursday weighed on certain players, attributing careless errors on nerves in a 2-0 win over South Africa.

Jun 11, 2026 · ESPN