World Cup
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a trophy emblematic since 1930 of the world championship in soccer and competed for every four years by finalists who have won qualifying matches among more than 150 national teams.
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the quadrennial championship match for this trophy between the two finalists emergent from 24 qualifying teams, which include regional winners, the defending champion, and the host country team.
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Both times the first game was played in the iconic Azteca Stadium, where the World Cup kicks off again.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
South Africa, which played Mexico to a draw in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup, is winless in 2026.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Paraguay’s schedule over the past year featured several games with World Cup qualifiers, including wins over Mexico and Uruguay, draws with Japan and Ecuador and one-score losses to Brazil, Morocco and the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Australia had its best-ever World Cup four years ago in Qatar, winning twice and advancing to the round of 16 for the first time since 2006.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
South Africa was also banned from Olympic competition, international track and field, swimming, World Cup soccer, cricket, rugby and a dozen or so other sports.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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