Mediators say the first round of US-Iran talks has produced positive results and a path toward a final agreement. The first round of direct US-Iran talks in Switzerland ended with what mediators described as “encouraging progress” toward a permanent agreement to end the conflict. Qatar and Pakistan, which are jointly mediating the negotiations, said both…
Egypt secured their first-ever World Cup victory after a second-half comeback inspired by Mohamed Salah. Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 in Group G, recording the first World Cup win in the nation’s history and taking a major step towards the knockout stage. New Zealand made a bright start and took the lead in the 15th…
Cape Verde continued their impressive World Cup debut with a hard-fought draw against Uruguay. Cape Verde and Uruguay shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw in Miami, leaving both teams firmly in the race for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Cape Verde took the lead in the 21st minute…
Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand delivered a standout performance as Iran earned a crucial point against Belgium. Iran boosted their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after battling to a goalless draw against 10-man Belgium in Group G. Beiranvand was the star of the match, producing a series of impressive saves…
Teenager Lamine Yamal starred as Spain secured their first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain cruised to a convincing 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring just 10 minutes into his first World Cup start. The 18-year-old Barcelona forward finished from close range after a low…
Authorities have restricted alcohol sales and consumption as extreme temperatures sweep across France. France has banned alcohol at certain events linked to the annual Fête de la Musique festival as a powerful heatwave pushes temperatures close to record levels. The government announced that alcohol would not be served at state-organised events and prohibited public alcohol…
Japan sealed a convincing win over Tunisia to confirm the North Africans’ exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tunisia’s disappointing World Cup campaign continued after a comprehensive 4-0 defeat to Japan in Group F. Japan took control early and never looked back. Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada opened the scoring inside four minutes after…
Goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a record-equalling performance to help Curacao secure their first-ever World Cup point. Curacao made history by holding Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, earning the nation’s first point at football’s biggest tournament. Veteran goalkeeper Eloy Room was the star of the match, making…
Deniz Undav scored twice off the bench as Germany staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Ivory Coast and reach the World Cup knockout stages. Germany booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto. Ivory Coast took the lead in the 30th…
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored twice as the Netherlands delivered a dominant World Cup performance against Sweden. The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 to move to the top of Group F and take a major step toward qualification for the World Cup round of 32. Brian Brobbey opened the scoring in the fifth minute after…
