Is this the tournament in which Portugal and their superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will celebrate a long-awaited World Cup title? The hunt begins on Wednesday - and in the host city of Houston, the governor has declared a state of emergency. Here's everything you need to know about the seventh day of the tournament.
SportsGraham Potter allowed himself and the players to enjoy the relief. He was happy and satisfied but also composed after the 5-1 win in the World Cup opener against Tunisia. "Great for us to start the tournament with a win, but it's only one game," he said.
SportsOn Thursday, the World Cup kicked off at the newly renovated Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. But behind the luxury boxes are workers who risked paying a high price. "Putting these events in countries where workers have to risk their lives so we can watch football is fucking not okay," said Ombudsman Jonas Eriksson, who inspected the stadium.
FootballThe president of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, has not been granted a visa to the United States, despite having World Cup accreditation.
FootballTV4 viewers missed large parts of the World Cup opening ceremony. The channel did not broadcast Shakira's performance of the World Cup song "Dai Dai."
MusicHost nation Mexico got off to a winning start at the World Cup, but the home fans at the Azteca Stadium vented their discontent before Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over a decimated South Africa, who received two red cards.
SportsFor the first time in 40 years, the World Cup will be held at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. But the opening match between host nation Mexico and South Africa is being met with protests. South Korea will also face the Czech Republic. Here's what you need to know about the first two matches of the World Cup.
SportsFIFA president Gianni Infantino has called it "unfortunate" that Somali referee Omar Artan has been banned from refereeing at the World Cup.
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