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Cape Verde fans stand proud despite Argentina defeat

Cape Verde supporters expressed pride in their team's historic World Cup campaign despite a 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina.

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Argentina survive major World Cup scare as Egypt edge past Australia

World Cup newcomers Cape Verde scored one of the goals of the tournament against Argentina in Miami.

World News

Did he say Bismillah? Ronaldo’s penalty whisper ignites global debate

Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s whisper broadcast live around the world before the decisive penalty against Croatia sparked a global debate over whether it was an Arabic-inspired sacred invocation or his own pre-Saudi encouragement routine in Portuguese.

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Humanoid robots showcase football skills

Humanoid robots compete in football matches at RoboCup in Incheon, South Korea, showcasing advances in robotics as spectators watch the action.

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Have England finally got a decent World Cup anthem?

The team's travelling football supporters have taken to singing ‘Wonderwall’ by Oasis with the players at full-time. Now, streams are up and a new tradition is born. Can it last?

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Dogs don Argentina shirts as World Cup fever grips Buenos Aires

A dog walker in Buenos Aires leads dogs dressed in Argentina jerseys through the city as World Cup fever grows and fans celebrate in the streets.

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Portugal fans celebrate World Cup win over Croatia

Thousands of Portugal fans gathered in central Lisbon to celebrate a 2-1 victory over Croatia, sending their team through to the World Cup last 16.

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Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón sets new Guinness World Record

Simón, who plays his club football for La Liga side Athletic Bilbao, has kept clean sheets against Austria, Cape Verde, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup.

Europe Today

Europe Today: Kyiv attack, NATO summit and pressure on Russia

Ukraine observes a day of mourning after Russia's deadly strike on Kyiv as NATO allies prepare for next week's summit in Ankara. Ireland considers ending alumina exports to Russia while the EU investigates the Patriots political group.

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Spain cruise past Austria while Portugal edge Croatia into last-16

Spain blanked Austria 3–0 in California with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. They will meet Portugal, who edged Croatia 2–1 in Toronto thanks to a late Gonçalo Ramos header.

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Why are fans declaring 'South Korean football is dead'?

South Korea's World Cup came to an end last weekend, but the nation's anger continues to boil over, threatening to bring the culture of football into further disrepute. And expose a corruption case.

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US fans celebrate World Cup last-16 spot

US supporters celebrate in Carson, California, after the United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16.

Europe Today

Clash over EU cash set to dominate today's Budget Conference

The battle over the EU's next long-term budget will be on full display at today's Annual EU Budget Conference as member states clash over spending priorities, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and we speak to the EU's head of aid operations in Venezuela.

Sport

US, Belgium and England all survive tough tests to reach World Cup Round of 16

England and Belgium narrowly escaped shock Round of 32 eliminations on Wednesday. Harry Kane's late double rescued England in a 2–1 win over DR Congo, while Belgium overturned a 2–0 deficit to edge Senegal 3–2 in extra time.

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'England's superstar': Kane the hero as Three Lions beat DR Congo

Thomas Tuchel’s England are through to the World Cup round of 16 after two late goals from captain Harry Kane saw the Three Lions come back to beat DR Congo 2-1.

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World Cup 2026: Could heat decide who lifts the trophy?

As the World Cup 2026 advances to the next stages, high temperatures could hinder players’ performance. But not all teams are equally exposed, according to new analysis.

Culture news

Did The Simpsons really predict the final of the 2026 World Cup?

Some people believe that they know who will face off in the final of this year’s FIFA World Cup – all because of an episode of The Simpsons from 1997. The claim is going viral on social media, and many are affirming that this is the US animated sitcom predicting the future once more...

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Three die in Mexico City World Cup street celebrations

Emergency crews were called to the Juárez area of the capital after three people were reported to be unconscious.

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Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador

Fans in San Diego erupt in celebration as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match, ending a 40-year drought in the competition.

Europe Today

EPP boss speaks exclusively to Euronews as von der Leyen visits Baku

Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, speaks exclusively to Euronews as European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan to build on EU influence in a region traditionally in Russia's orbit.