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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1491, Afonso, Portuguese prince (born 1475) passed away. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1930, The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. In 1941, Jacques Perrin, French actor, director, and producer (died 2022) was born. In 1954, Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter and educator (born 1907) passed away. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

2026 FWC Day 16: Egypt Create History, Cape Verde Advance, France & Spain Dominate

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June 27, 2026

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Matchday 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered another thrilling chapter in the expanded tournament, with history made, group winners confirmed, and the race for the Round of 32 reaching its dramatic conclusion.

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Watchdog Uganda

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· Jun 30, 2026

Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup™ access

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is a landmark moment for African football. For the first time in the tournament’s history, ten African nations – Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo – have taken to the world’s biggest football stage in North America. Their [] The post Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup access appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

BellaNaija

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· Jun 28, 2026

How African Teams Have Performed at the 2026 World Cup So Far

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Morocco made history as the first African country to reach the tournament’s semi-finals, knocking out Portugal in the quarter-finals. It was a historic moment for African football, and players from the continent are bolstered by Morocco’s exceptional performance in 2022 for the ongoing 2026 tournament. For the 2026 World [] The post How African Teams Have Performed at the 2026 World Cup So Far appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

World Cup: 2 countries make quarter final first time in history

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced another historic milestone, with Norway and Morocco reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. The post World Cup: 2 countries make quarter final first time in history appeared first on Vanguard News.

News Americas Now

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· Jul 10, 2026

The Best Host Cities To Visit During FIFA World Cup 2026

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 10, 2026: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a unique event. It is the largest World Cup tournament to date, with 48 national teams participating for the first time in three different countries. The United States, Canada and Mexico. This is an unbelievable opportunity to combine world-class []

Catholic World Report

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· Jun 30, 2026

Sharing Christ at the World Cup: Atlanta Catholics turn global sporting event into mission field

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place from June 11 to July 19 in cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. [...]

The Tribune

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· Jun 25, 2026

Nationwide celebrations launched as Brazil marks 365 days to go until the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

With one year to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 gets under way, celebrations have already started across the host nation, marking the start of the final countdown to the highly anticipated tournament, scheduled from June 24 to July 25, 2027. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 will be the first edition []

Legit.ng

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· Jun 21, 2026

Check 10 best universities in Africa according to latest 2026 ranking

Explore the 2026-2027 Best Global Universities rankings, featuring South Africa and Egypt's dominance, with Nigeria's University of Ibadan making the list.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 27, 2026

Army Repositions NADCEL to Showcase Security Transformation

The Nigerian Army has repositioned the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) as a strategic platform to showcase operational transformation, strengthen civil-military relations, deepen public confidence and outline its approach to addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges through technology, manpower expansion and regional defence cooperation. The Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Bamidele Alabi, [] The post Army Repositions NADCEL to Showcase Security Transformation appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

AllAfrica

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· Jun 24, 2026

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 24, 2026

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Yardbarker

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· Jul 12, 2026

World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Jude Bellingham shines; Argentina takes advantage of Swiss flop

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are set. On Saturday, England and Argentina joined France and Spain in the final four with a pair of thrilling wins.

Latestly.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (June 28): Timings in IST, Venues, Groups

Get the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule for June 28, featuring match timings in IST, venues, and groups. Anticipate thrilling Group Stage encounters as England takes on Panama at MetLife Stadium, Croatia faces Ghana in Philadelphia, and Lionel Messi's Argentina battles Jordan at ATT Stadium. Don't miss out on the crucial action from the biggest.

SkySports

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Cape Verde and then Scotland? England's possible routes to 2026 World Cup final

What is England's potential path to World Cup glory?

NDTV

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· Jun 28, 2026

History Scripted At World Cup As 9 Out Of 10 Nations African Reach Knockouts

Africa had a historic 10 nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After Congo's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan and Algeria's stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night, nine are headed to the...

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 10, 2026

France vs. Spain Confirmed For Semifinals: Here's What To Know

France and Spain entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the favorites to win the tournament; now the two powerhouses will meet in the semifinals at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday.

World Football Index

· Jun 27, 2026

Three Nations, 48 Teams, and Football’s Greatest Show on Earth

A Tournament like no otherThe 2026 FIFA World Cup was always destined to make history. Spread across three host nations and featuring more teams than ever before, this edition of football’s most pre...

Us Weekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

All the Celebrities Cheering on Global Soccer at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is officially here— and the stars are stepping out to root for their favorite teams. The global soccer tournament will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the qualifying teams competing in matchups throughout the three countries this summer ahead of the championship game at MetLife Stadium in []

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 28, 2026

Africa sets record with 9 W. Cup knockout teams

ATLANTA (United States) — Africa had a historic 10 nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After Congo’s 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan and Algeria’s stunning 3-3 draw against Austria, nine are headed to the knockout stage. The previous record was two. After 17 days of competition, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape [] The post Africa sets record with 9 W. Cup knockout teams appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Guineematin.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

Coupe du Monde 2026 : l’Espagne écrase l’Arabie saoudite

Après son faux pas initial face au Cap-Vert, l’Espagne a magistralement rectifié le tir ce dimanche 21 juin 2026 à Atlanta en s’imposant largement face à l’Arabie saoudite (4-0). Portée par une efficacité clinique en début de rencontre, la Roja décroche son premier succès dans ce Mondial 2026 et s’empare provisoirement de la tête du [] The post Coupe du Monde 2026 : l’Espagne écrase l’Arabie saoudite first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Africa Intelligence

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ivory Coast : Idriss Diallo steps up bid to remain at helm of football federation

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, held from 11 June to 19 July in the United States, Canada and Mexico, has [...]

India TV News

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· Jul 6, 2026

POR vs SPA FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo in action as Portugal prepare for crucial clash

Portugal and Spain are facing off in the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The two sides are slated to meet at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, and with the clash one of the most anticipated in the tournament, both sides will hope to put in their best performance and advance to the quarter-finals. Notably, Portugal will be coming into the game on the back of a close, thrilling win against Croatia.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 11, 2026

African Economic Conference 2026 explores pathways for more influential Africa in multipolar world

African Economic Conference 2026 explores pathways for more influential Africa in multipolar world

TASS

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· Jun 22, 2026

FIFA appoints two women as lead referees for World Cup’s round three

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States between June 11 and July 19

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 3, 2026

2026 World Cup offers fans feast of flavors across North America

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered for more than goals, trophies, and unforgettable matches. As the first tournament hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, it al...

Bloomberg

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· Jun 24, 2026

Horizons Middle East & Africa 6/24/2026 (Video)

Horizons Middle East & Africa 6/24/2026 (Video)

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 9, 2026

FESPA Middle East announces new April 2027 dates at the Dubai World Trade Centre

FESPA Middle East has announced that its 2027 edition will take place from 27–29 April 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a significant new chapter for the region’s leading exhibition dedicated to speciality print, signage, visual communication and textile decoration. The announcement follows extensive consultation with industry stakeholders across the Middle East [] The post FESPA Middle East announces new April 2027 dates at the Dubai World Trade Centre appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 11, 2026

The World Cup comes to America: Passion, resilience, and the politics of hosting

The 2026 FIFA World Cup stands as the largest edition in the tournament’s history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It opened on June 11 against the backdrop of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, a milestone that President Donald Trump has explicitly linked to the event []

brazilnews.net

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· Jun 29, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: 10 storylines set to define knockout stage

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 29 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the stage where every match could define a nation's legacy.The expanded 48-team format has already delivered fresh contenders, surprise results and compelling narratives, and the knockout rounds promise even greater drama, according to a release.As teams battle for a place in football history, here are ten storylines set to s

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 9, 2026

Morocco vs France match: When and where to watch

Morocco is set to face France in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, on Thursday. The match will be played at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. Morocco time (GMT+1). Moroccan viewers will be able to watch the match on [] The post Morocco vs France match: When and where to watch appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

NBC News

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· Jul 3, 2026

La pasión del Mundial se vive de costa a costa en Norteamérica

Hinchas de España, Austria, Portugal, Croacia, Suiza y Argelia protagonizaron una nueva fiesta en Los Ángeles, Toronto y Vancouver. Familias, banderas, cánticos y mucha emoción acompañaron otra inolvidable jornada del Mundial 2026.

TRT World

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· Jul 9, 2026

France v Morocco: Can the Atlas Lions Get Revenge?

Four years after their World Cup semi-final in Qatar, France and Morocco face off again—this time in the quarter-finals. France are chasing a third consecutive World Cup final, while Morocco are determined to rewrite history after their remarkable run to the last eight. TRT World's Selin Tuter reports from the Boston Stadium.

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