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South Africa Midfielder Zwane Handed 3-Match Ban, Expected to Miss Korea Match South African midfielder Themba Zwane , who was sent off in the opening match of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, has been handed a three-match suspension and is expected to miss the final group stage match against South Korea. SBS Jun 18, 2026 4:46 AM

Led by 'Superstar' Ronaldo, Portugal Held to 1-1 Draw by DR Congo Portugal (ranked 5th in the FIFA rankings) drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their first Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at Houston Stadium in Texas, U.S., on June 18 . SBS Jun 18, 2026 4:45 AM

Arriving at the Battleground with Fireworks: Mexico's Provocations Against Korea The Mexican national team arrived in Guadalajara, the site of the upcoming match, today amidst a flurry of fireworks and cheers. SBS Jun 18, 2026 3:05 AM

The 'God of Football' Strikes Again: Messi Scores Hat-Trick in Opening Match Lionel Messi of Argentina, often hailed as the "God of Football," made a powerful statement in his opening match. SBS Jun 18, 2026 1:11 AM

D-1 Before Mexico Match: 'Illegal Drone' Appears During Closed Training Here is the latest on the North and Central America World Cup. Our national football team held a closed tactical training session ahead of their second match against the host nation, Mexico. SBS Jun 18, 2026 1:07 AM