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World Cup Daily: One day to go as Mexico prepare for opener

Get all the updates from our reporters across the U.S., Mexico and Canada U.S., Mexico and Canada as the World Cup starts on Thursday.

Real Madrid poised to confirm José Mourinho return after Benfica exit

Real Madrid are set to confirm the return of José Mourinho on Wednesday after the coach's previous club, Benfica, announced his departure.

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal favorites for Álvarez as Real Madrid, Barcelona fail with bids

Arsenal are now in prime position to land Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Mexico's president shuts capital's schools and orders remote working for World Cup opener

Schools in Mexico City have had classes suspended while government workers have been told to work from home ahead of the first match of the FIFA World Cup.

U.S. official: Somalia's Omar Artan had suspected terror ties

A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to "association with suspected members of terror organizations."

World Cup predictions: Champions, Golden Ball, breakout stars and more

The World Cup has arrived! It's time for ESPN's experts to make their picks for silverware, surprise results and everything in between.