Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests

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A teachers union has threatened demonstrations at Thursday’s opening game between Mexico and South Africa in the capital if the government doesn’t respond to demands for pay raises and pension reforms

Belgium game will be difficult in a highly competitive group, says Egypt’s coach

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Egypt’s ‌coach Hossam Hassan sees the opening match in the World Cup against Belgium as the most ​difficult game in the “highly competitive” group G.

Top five football teams which won FIFA world cup number of times

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Top five football teams which won FIFA world cup number of times, Brazil is the only team in the world that has played every FIFA World Cup

England, New Zealand Test: Questions raised over Lord’s pitch quality

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England, New Zealand Test: Questions raised over Lord’s pitch quality

Argentina stroll to pre-World Cup win over Honduras

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Lautaro Martinez and Giuliano Simeone scored the goals in a game dominated by Argentina in College Station

Pakistan beats Afghanistan to reach Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament final

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Pakistan beats Afghanistan to reach Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament final

Australia’s Marsh and Head out of Bangladesh ODI series

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Both players also missed Australia’s 2-1 ODI series defeat in Pakistan last week, with Marsh nursing an ankle injury and Head on personal leave

Fifa to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry

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That was a change to their official stadium code of conduct that could force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water

Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official

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Iran’s World Cup squad received US visas ahead of their LA match, though some staff were still pending approval amid political tensions and ongoing Iran–US conflict.

Pakistan clinch bronze at U-18 Asia Cup with 3-0 win over Malaysia

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Pakistan beat Malaysia 3-0 to secure the bronze medal at the U-18 Hockey Asia Cup in Japan, with goals from Azhar Ahmed, Haider Asam and Adeel. India and Japan will contest the final.