From Bafana backlash to live goats — the 2026 World Cup is beautifully unhinged

July 5, 2026 · Daily Maverick

Ageing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it?
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Kevin Maxwell, 37, was cuffed just before 1 a.m. on Sunday for allegedly assaulting a 12-year-old boy near a playground
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Even though Vinicius Junior is Brazil’s biggest superstar and best player, he is not their designated penalty taker. Hea
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