World Cup 2026 Mexico: The Opener Curse El Tri Must Break
World Cup 2026 Mexico have never won a tournament opener in seven attempts. Against South Africa at the Azteca, El...
June 11, 2026Section
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Africa Intelligence Brief — Thursday, June 11, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Thursday: the continent's stock markets are booming even as five of eight major economies fell into...
June 11, 2026
Latin America Sports Daily for Thursday, June 11, 2026
World Cup opens today; Paraguay face the USA tomorrow; Brazil meet Morocco Saturday; Knicks come back from 29 down to...
June 11, 2026
The Azteca Becomes First Stadium to Open Three World Cups
Azteca Stadium becomes the first venue to host the opening match of three World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026). Mexico plays...
June 11, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Wednesday: African stock markets are delivering some of the world's best returns, Nigeria has overtaken Morocco...
June 10, 2026
Latin America Sports Daily for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Messi scores at 38 to become Argentina's oldest-ever scorer; Neymar confirmed out for Morocco; Paraguay coach correction — it's Alfaro,...
June 10, 2026
The World Cup Opens at the Azteca — Your June 11 CDMX Day-One Guide
The World Cup opener is June 11, Mexico vs South Africa at the Azteca. Your CDMX day-one guide: protests, transport,...
June 10, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Tuesday: South Africa's economy grew a sixth straight quarter and beat forecasts, Kenya's central bank weighs...
June 9, 2026
Wesley: The Brazil Right-Back Whose World Cup Ended in a Warm-Up
Wesley, 22, tore a thigh muscle vs. Egypt on June 6, ending his World Cup before it began. Who replaces...
June 9, 2026
Latin America Sports Daily for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Wesley withdraws from Brazil's WC squad; Éderson replaces him; Messi plays Iceland tonight; Spurs beat Knicks 115-111 at MSG —...
June 9, 2026
Brazil’s World Cup Starts Saturday: Where to Watch in São Paulo and Rio
Brazil opens its World Cup on Saturday, June 13, against Morocco. A foreigner's guide to where to watch the World...
June 9, 2026
World Cup 2026 Opener: Mexico Meets South Africa at the Azteca
June 11 at the Azteca — the first stadium to host 3 World Cup openers. Ochoa returns 15 years on....
June 9, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief — Monday, June 8, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Monday: Dangote's refinery pushed past its full capacity ahead of a listing that could value it...
June 8, 2026
Wadagni Wins Benin With 94 Percent as Investors Weigh Cotonou Trade and Jihadist Costs
Benin economy enters the post-Talon era as Wadagni's win keeps Cotonou's corridor role intact. What investors should watch in the...
June 8, 2026 World Cup Health Scare: Mexico Braces as Ebola-Hit DRC Arrives
Mexico has rolled out World Cup Ebola screening as the DRC, the only outbreak-hit qualifier, prepares to play in Guadalajara,...
June 8, 2026
Latin America Sports Daily for Monday, June 8, 2026
Morocco draw 1-1 with Norway in Brazil's backyard; Ancelotti confirms his XI for June 13; Ecuador extend unbeaten run; Enciso...
June 8, 2026
Scotland Return to the World Cup After 28 Years, Led by McTominay
Scotland have reached their first World Cup since 1998, beating Bolivia 4-0 in their final warm-up. A midfield rebuilt around...
June 7, 2026
Endrick or Igor Thiago: Brazil’s Striker Call for the Morocco Opener
Ancelotti must choose Brazil's striker for the June 13 World Cup opener. Endrick scored 7 mins after coming on vs....
June 7, 2026
Latin America Sports Daily for Sunday, June 7, 2026
Endrick wins it for Brazil vs Egypt; Lautaro and Simeone give Argentina a 2-0 win over Honduras; Neymar's June 12...
June 7, 2026 World Cup 2026 Tickets: Why Mexican Fans Are Priced Out
World Cup 2026 tickets have priced many Mexican fans out of a home tournament, even as unsold seats sell below...
June 6, 2026