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Olumayowa Samuel

June 22, 2026

Messi makes history, becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer 

Messi made his first World Cup appearance in 2006. 

Messi
June 22, 2026

UK to deploy ankle tags to keep 7,300 offenders off alcohol during 2026 World Cup

5,000 offenders have already been fitted with a tag since the World Cup started, while the remaining 2,300 will soon be tagged.

Ankle tag
June 22, 2026

Spain’s first lady Begona Sanchez to stand trial for corruption

Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ordered Mrs Gómez to report to court twice monthly, surrender her passport, and barred her from leaving Spain.

Begoña Sánchez with Spanish PM
June 22, 2026

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1, top Group G; Iran draw with Belgium

Egypt made history by securing their first-ever match win at the 2026 edition co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

June 21, 2026

Ex-Cuba president Fidel Castro’s ally Menédez dies at 94

Mr Diaz-Canel wrote, “The physical departure of the Commander of the Revolution, Ramiro Valdés Menédez, hurts deeply like that of a father

Ramiro Valdés Menédez.
June 21, 2026

Japan humble Tunisia 4-0 in World Cup’s 1000th match

Japan’s Daichi Kamada opened the scoring in the fourth and 31st minutes, while Ayase Ueda made it two before half-time.

June 20, 2026

2026 World Cup: Netherlands wallop Sweden 5-1

The Netherlands now lead group F with four points, one point ahead of second-placed Sweden.

The Netherlands team celebrating
June 20, 2026

World Cup: Paraguay’s Almiron sent off for covering mouth during altercation with Turkish player

In April, FIFA announced that players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents at the World Cup will be given a red card.

Miguel Almiron