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Australia’s refugee-born footballers set to make their mark at FIFA World Cup 2026

Forwards Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda, alongside experienced winger Awer Mabil, represent a generation of footballers whose families fled conflict in Africa before building new lives in Australia.

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Sports June 12, 2026 · 6:12 am

“This cup gonna be way too awesome”: Ronaldinho attends Mexico-SA FIFA WC opener

History was made as Mexico broke their winless run in World Cup openers in a 2-0 win against South Africa, where three…

Sports June 12, 2026 · 5:37 am

FIFA WC: Big boost for Spain as Yamal, Nico return to full training

As per Goal.com, both Yamal and Williams were seen training with full intensity at Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Thursday. The duo, along with…

Sports June 12, 2026 · 5:21 am

FIFA WC: Argentina rope in Senesi as replacement for Balerdi ahead of World Cup opener

Balerdi's calf injury led to him being dropped from the defending champions' 26-man-strong roster for the marquee event, as per Reuters.

Sports June 12, 2026 · 4:03 am

FIFA WC: Some interesting stats, figures from Mexico-South Africa tournament opener

The match saw three red cards being shown, two to South Africa and one to Mexico, with fierce tackles, arguments with the…

Sports June 12, 2026 · 4:01 am

Japan skipper Endo ruled out of FIFA WC due to injury, retires from international football

Just three days before their opening clash against the Netherlands, the Japanese team director Masakuni Yamamoto confirmed that Endo, who led his…

Sports June 12, 2026 · 3:59 am

“It is a good team with players having trained in Netherlands”: Germany’s Schlotterbeck on FIFA WC opener vs Curacao

The four-time champions, Germany, will be starting their bid for a record-equalling fifth World Cup title and their first WC in 12…