World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium. #WorldCup #fifawc

'There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about the tournament? https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cg74rzx582ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it's on? #WorldCup #fifawc

Fatigue? The World Cup players who have had toughest seasons https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c05yz1yr08mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World Cup was kicking off in the United States. #WorldCup #fifawc

From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cm2dl67rljvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback. #WorldCup #fifawc

Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup? https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjwglq2gzd6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards? #WorldCup #fifawc

Scotland's McTominay travels separately to Boston after bug https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c78y50pmd2go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor, away from fellow players, as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener. #WorldCup #fifawc

Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cpv3nk20e9xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium. #WorldCup #fifawc

Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cqx184lqywwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium. #WorldCup #fifawc

Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup? https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0ryn5wqywgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment? #WorldCup #fifawc