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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

Andy Robertson looks in brilliant nick because he has only played half a season at Liverpool.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There have been not one, but two World Cup finals played on its pitch, in 1970 and 1986.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The buzz: South Korea is one of five countries to have played in the past 11 World Cups — and it’s the only one of the five never to have won the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But Nollie played as hard as anyone and wasn’t much older than I and it didn’t seem fair that she should always do everything right.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom