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UK urges FIFA probe into Argentina’s Falklands banner
London: The British government on Thursday, July 16, urged soccer’s international governing body to investigate Argentina’s team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands. Argentina beat…
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Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 to enter World Cup semifinals
Kansas City: Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina back to the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds…
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FIFA World Cup: Merino’s late heroics send Spain into semis
Inglewood: Mikel Merino is Spain’s World Cup hero once again, and even he finds it hard to believe. A mere four days after Merino scored a clutch goal as a substitute in…
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Forgery clouds Hyderabad firm’s USD 70 mn FIFA World Cup bid
Hyderabad: A city-based businessman has accused a Untied States based investor of forgery, alleging that it cost his company the media rights of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. On July 7,…
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Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach last eight
Vancouver: Ruben Vargas converted his penalty, and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday, July 7. Switzerland will…
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Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic fightback into quarter-finals
Atlanta: Lionel Messi let the tears flow at the final whistle, succumbing to emotion after Argentina conjured up an incredible two-goal comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday and advance to the…
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FIFA World Cup: New heroes, records enhanced quality of the game
Every edition of the FIFA World Cup has thrown up surprising new heroes and outstanding performances from teams that were considered underdogs. In every tournament, a few players arrived as unknowns and…
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‘Overturn this’: Belgium trolls USA after World Cup win
New Delhi: After eliminating co-host USA from the FIFA World Cup, the victorious Belgian team clapped back at the Folarin Balogun red-card drama with a savage two-word social media post. Ahead of…
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Belgium beat US 4-1 to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Seattle: The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities…
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FIFA WC: Spain ends Ronaldo’s World Cup journey with 1-0 win
Arlington: Cristiano Ronaldo heard the cheers while walking off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal. The stoic look on his face and his brief wave acknowledging the fans…
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England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Mexico City: Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane converted a penalty when England was down to 10 men, and the Three Lions handed Mexico its first World Cup…
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FIFA WC: Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach last 16
Arlington: Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw…
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Messi’s Argentina edge Cape Verde 3-2 to reach World Cup last 16
Miami Gardens: Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday, July 3, and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island…
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Spain beat Austria 3-0, advance in FIFA World Cup
Inglewood: Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday, July 2, for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010. Pedro…
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Shadow of political conflict robs FIFA WC of joy, sportsmanship
Throughout the course of history, the FIFA World Cup has always carried political undertones. Way back in 1938, it was alleged that dictator Benito Mussolini had used his power to influence the…