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Mexico v South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening match – live

Daniel Harris · June 11, 2026

Source: US sports | The Guardian · Read on source site

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>“That ITV studio is spectacular,” reckons Kev the Poet. “Almost as spectacular as the nark-off between Roy Keane and anyone else. The BBC is going to have The Ghost Of Barry Davies coming out of the Manchester Ship Canal to compete.”

>It is – it’s outdoors on the East River, with a sensational view of Manhattan. But I’d take Barry Davies coming out of anywhere.