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Lionel Messi of Argentina warms up during the international friendly match between Argentina and Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 09, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama. — AFP pic

Messi returns to bench as World Cup build-up hit by referee visa row and Mexico City protests

A World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022 and formerly of Manchester City, the 26-year-old Alvarez joined Atletico in 2024. — Reuters pic

Real Madrid’s Alvarez bid rejected as Atletico hit back in heated statement

The action gets under way at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca tomorrow with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at 1 pm local time launching a sprawling, nearly six-week-long spectacle that will culminate in the final at New Jersey’s 82,500-seat MetLife Stadium on July 19. — AFP pic

Fifa’s ‘greatest show on earth’ begins tomorrow under shadow of ticket backlash and US immigration rules

Thousands of teachers blocked an avenue leading to the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, 48 hours before the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at that venue. — AFP pic

Mexico City protests block Azteca Stadium route days before World Cup opener

Appointing the divisive Jose Mourinho will be a gamble on the part of president Perez after Los Blancos finished without a major trophy in 2025/26, making it a second consecutive barren season. — Reuters file pic

Benfica part ways with Mourinho as Real Madrid move nears, appoint Marco Silva as replacement

National men’s singles professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia huffed and puffed his way past two Japanese opponents in qualifying round matches to make the main draw of the Australia Open Badminton Championships at the Quaycentre Arena in Sydney today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia’s Zii Jia, Eogene advance to Australia Open main draw after tough qualifying rounds

France’s Theo Hernandez during Fifa World Cup 2026 training at INF Clairefontaine, Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France June 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

Analysts split between Spain, France and Argentina for World Cup 2026, Japan tipped as dark horse

Denmark's and Ukraine's players huddle to accompany Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance. — AFP pic

Denmark coach Riemer hails ‘beautiful unity’ after Eriksen collapse in friendly

The United States team trains in front of 5,500 fans during an open practice ahead of the 2026 World Cup at the Irvine Sports Complex on June 8. — AFP pic

US begin World Cup training as home fans dream of deep run on home soil

Wataru Endo of Japan signs autographs for the fans during an open practice ahead of the 2026 World Cup at Geodis Park on June 08, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. — AFP pic

Japan captain Wataru Endo in race to be fit for World Cup opener against Netherlands

FAM said in a statement that the clarification followed allegations that it had not presented audited financial statements and the annual budget to affiliate members as required.  — Bernama pic

FAM responds to claims on financial reports, says all audited statements were tabled

Deschamps urges hat-trick hero Michael Olise to step up for France at World Cup

Neymar was diagnosed with a calf injury late last month and has since been in a race to recover fitness for the tournament, with Brazil kicking off their campaign against Morocco at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday. — AFP pic

Brazil say Neymar making good progress in recovery as World Cup fitness race continues

South Korea players jog during a training session at the Verde Valle training ground in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on June 6, 2026, ahead of the Fifa 2026 World Cup football tournament. — AFP pic

South Korea’s Kim Seung-gyu aims to repay family after missing daughter’s birth for World Cup prep

Malaysia’s men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani pictured after winning the 2026 Indonesia Open at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, June 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

‘We should all be proud’: Razif Sidek says Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin have potential to become world champions after Indonesia Open win

Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente smiles during a press conference at the Cuauhtemoc stadium in Puebla, Mexico, on June 7, 2026, ahead of the friendly match against Peru as preparation for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. — AFP pic

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams available for Spain’s World Cup opener after injuries