England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach...

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.

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Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time

Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals...

Erling Haaland scored, and Andreas Schjelderup jumped on his teammate's back. Haaland scored again, and Schjelderup leapt up again.

Erling Haaland scored, and Andreas Schjelderup jumped on his teammate's back. Haaland scored again, and Schjelderup leapt up again.

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Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals

Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals

Morocco is heading back to the World Cup quarterfinals and coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his team has established itself among soccer's elite.

Morocco is heading back to the World Cup quarterfinals and coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his team has established itself among soccer's elite.

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Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win...

Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.

Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.

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Koshi Karate Championship begins, province eyes franchise-based league

Koshi Karate Championship begins, province eyes franchise-based league

A provincial-level karate championship kicked off in Inaruwa on Friday, bringing together athletes from nine districts of Koshi Province as officials unveiled plans to introduce a franchise-based karate league.

A provincial-level karate championship kicked off in Inaruwa on Friday, bringing together athletes from nine districts of Koshi Province as officials unveiled plans to introduce a franchise-based karate league.

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Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead

Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden...

Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy.

Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy.

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Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16...

Although Spain arrived at this year's World Cup as a championship favorite and then went unbeaten through group play, those first three matches weren't overly impressive.

Although Spain arrived at this year's World Cup as a championship favorite and then went unbeaten through group play, those first three matches weren't overly impressive.

Sports 03 Jul, 2026

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of...

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo will get another match in a Portugal uniform, thanks to a penalty he scored, a stoppage time header by Goncalo Ramos, and a VAR ruling the Croatia team still doesn't understand.

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo will get another match in a Portugal uniform, thanks to a penalty he scored, a stoppage time header by Goncalo Ramos, and a VAR ruling the Croatia team still doesn't understand.

Sports 03 Jul, 2026

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup...

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night that advanced the Americans to the round of 16.

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night that advanced the Americans to the round of 16.

Sports 02 Jul, 2026

Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo

Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against...

England handled the pressure and is now headed to Mexico City.

England handled the pressure and is now headed to Mexico City.

Sports 02 Jul, 2026

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating...

Erling Haaland savored the moment after Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, a celebration that included a horned helmet atop his head and again sitting on the field with teammates to do the Viking Row in synch with their red-clad fans.

Erling Haaland savored the moment after Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, a celebration that included a horned helmet atop his head and again sitting on the field with teammates to do the Viking Row in synch with their red-clad fans.

Sports 01 Jul, 2026

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats...

Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium's broiling conditions.

Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium's broiling conditions.

Sports 01 Jul, 2026

Monsoon reaches every corner of Nepal, bringing heavy rain risk

Monsoon reaches every corner of Nepal, bringing heavy rain risk

Nepal is now fully under the influence of the southwest monsoon, with the weather office forecasting widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain across several hill districts as the rainy season intensifies.

Nepal is now fully under the influence of the southwest monsoon, with the weather office forecasting widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain across several hill districts as the rainy season intensifies.

Sports 01 Jul, 2026

Saibari's shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch

Saibari's shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit...

Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw on Monday night.

Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw on Monday night.

Sports 30 Jun, 2026

Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup

Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World...

​​​​​​​José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup.

​​​​​​​José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup.

Sports 30 Jun, 2026

Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup

Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World...

With Brazil trailing for much of the game and with extra time looming, Gabriel Martinelli came through in a big, big way at the World Cup.

With Brazil trailing for much of the game and with extra time looming, Gabriel Martinelli came through in a big, big way at the World Cup.

Sports 30 Jun, 2026

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio's late goal

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on Stephen...

Right after Canada finished its first knockout match victory in a World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch huddled his players on the grass of a stadium still in pandemonium and spoke from his heart — shouted, actually.

Right after Canada finished its first knockout match victory in a World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch huddled his players on the grass of a stadium still in pandemonium and spoke from his heart — shouted, actually.

Sports 29 Jun, 2026

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals...

Messi didn't have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.

Messi didn't have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.

Sports 28 Jun, 2026

Sunmaya Budha smashes 11-year record to conquer Italy's Lavaredo 120K

Sunmaya Budha smashes 11-year record to conquer Italy's Lavaredo 120K

Nepali trail runner Sunmaya Budha continued her remarkable rise on the international stage by winning the prestigious La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120K in Italy, setting a new women's course record in the process.

Nepali trail runner Sunmaya Budha continued her remarkable rise on the international stage by winning the prestigious La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120K in Italy, setting a new women's course record in the process.

Sports 28 Jun, 2026

Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup

Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World...

Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.

Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.

Sports 27 Jun, 2026