Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first game.

Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first game.

Donald Trump thanks Ronaldo as football superstar makes surprise appearance alongside Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Al Jazeera’s breakdown of the qualified teams, playoffs and shock omissions from the FIFA World Cup in North America.
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Who are the fighters, and what’s the family rivalry? When and where is the fight? Al Jazeera explains.
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Jack Della Maddalena puts his UFC welterweight title on the line against four-time lightweight champ Islam Makhachev.

FAI calls for Israel’s immediate suspension over its violation of UEFA’s statutes in occupied Palestinian territory.
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Pro-Palestine groups calling for Israel’s removal from FIFA are expected to protest outside Villa Park in Birmingham.
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All our updates, with post-match interviews and reactions, from our text commentary stream of the final in Navi Mumbai.

Captain scores 142 as Australia complete a record run chase of 331 and hand India their second loss of the tournament.

All our updates as Australia complete a record run chase to beat India in the group-stage match in Visakhapatnam, India.
