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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1894, Isaac Babel, Russian short story writer, journalist, and playwright (died 1940) was born. In 1930, The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1961, Stelios Manolas, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1982, Dominic Isaacs, South African footballer was born. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer was born. In 1988, Raúl Spank, German high jumper was born. In 2014, Nadine Gordimer, South African novelist, short story writer, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?
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The Standard
· Jul 4, 2026
World Cup 2026 last-16 results and quarter-final fixtures
Last-16 line up complete as tournament steps up another gear
Nepal News
· Jul 3, 2026
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The Rising Nepal
· Jun 24, 2026
Ball one reason for goals galore at World Cup
Guadalajara, June 24: It's been goals galore so far at the World Cup. The tournament has been one of the highest-scoring...
FOX Sports Digital
· Jun 28, 2026
World Cup Roundup: Austria Advances Thanks To Late Winner; DR Congo Makes History
Austria survived late, DR Congo advanced, and Lionel Messi shined. Here's the best of Match Day 17 at the World Cup.
Vanguard News
· 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.
OneFootball
· Jun 30, 2026
🤯 Even R9 is left amazed: Mbappé bags another World Cup record!
Kylian Mbappé and the World Cup — that’s a success story for the ages, in the truest sense of the word. The superstar’s 1-0 against Sweden marked his 17th World Cup goal already.So at just 27 y...
The Independent
· Jul 4, 2026
World Cup 2026: Last-16 fixtures, results and full tournament bracket
The World Cup rolls on into the round of 16
Planet Football
· Jun 17, 2026
Ranking all of Lionel Messi’s 17 World Cup goals after record-breaking Austria strike
Record-breaker. The post Ranking all of Lionel Messi’s 17 World Cup goals after record-breaking Austria strike appeared first on Planet Football.
Latestly.com
· Jun 26, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Becomes Highest Goal-Scoring Edition Ever to Eclipse Qatar 2022 Record
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has made history by becoming the highest-scoring tournament ever, surpassing the 2022 Qatar edition's goal tally. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed 173 goals and counting. This record-breaking event, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the USA, also achieved the all-time highest attendance on June 26, 2026, demonstrating its.
WRAL News
· Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina
Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 17 goals in his career. He scored in the 38th minute of Argentina's game against Austria after missing a penalty kick in the ninth minute. The record goal for a 1-0 lead came two days before Messi’s 39th birthday, and amid the concern of an a...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 30, 2026
Jepun tidak akan putus asa berjuang- Moriyasu
HOUSTON: Jurulatih Jepun, Hajime Moriyasu, berkata pasukannya telah membuktikan mereka memiliki kemampuan untuk suatu hari nanti muncul juara Piala Dunia, meskipun tewas 1-2 kepada Brazil menerusi jaringan saat akhir, awal pagi tadi. Jepun tersingkir pada pusingan 32 terbaik selepas mensia-siakan kelebihan 1-0 yang dimiliki pada separuh masa pertama, apabila Gabriel Martinelli menjaringkan gol kemenangan Brazil ... Read more The post Jepun tidak akan putus asa berjuang- Moriyasu appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
TASS
· Jun 26, 2026
FIFA World Cup goalscoring record set
A total of 177 goals have been scored at the current World Cup
Guineematin.com
· Jun 29, 2026
Mondial 2026 : au bout du suspense, le Brésil renverse le Japon et file en huitièmes de finale
Mené, malmené et longtemps frustré par une héroïque équipe du Japon, le Brésil a fini par renverser la vapeur au bout du temps additionnel (2-1) grâce à un but salvateur de Gabriel Martinelli à la 90e+6 minute. La Seleção valide son ticket pour les huitièmes de finale et affrontera la Côte d’Ivoire ou la Norvège. [] The post Mondial 2026 : au bout du suspense, le Brésil renverse le Japon et file en huitièmes de finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.
PravdaReport
· Jun 30, 2026
Germany Crashes Out of World Cup 2026 as Paraguay Pull Off Stunning Upset
Several dramatic results reshaped the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage as Germany and the Netherlands suffered unexpected exits, while Brazil avoided a major shock and secured its place in the next round. Paraguay Stuns Germany in Penalty Shootout Drama Germany crashed out of the tournament after losing to Paraguay in a dramatic Round of 32 clash. The teams finished regular time and extra time level at 1-1 before Paraguay secured a 4-3 victory in the penalty shootout. The result marked Germany's first-ever World Cup defeat on penalties. Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead late in the first half, while Kai Havertz brought Germany back into the match shortly after the restart. Neither team found a winning goal during the remainder of the match or extra time.
Yahoo Sports
· Jul 4, 2026
World Cup 2026: Ranking the 8 Round of 16 matchups from best to worst
England heads to Mexico City to face Mexico on Sunday.
Football365
· Jun 30, 2026
France establish impeccable Team To Beat credentials with standout World Cup performance so far
The World Cup last 32 has been great fun and contained much drama. And now it has a compelling performance of possible champions.
NDTV
· Jun 21, 2026
100 Goals In 33 Games: FIFA WC Is Historic Already After Setting 68-Year High
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially become the fastest edition of the global showpiece to hit the 100-goal milestone in 68 years, achieving the feat in just 33 matches
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 8, 2026
World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Power Rankings: France Lead Favorites as Argentina, Spain and England Face Unexpected Threats
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its most dramatic stage, with only eight teams remaining and the championship race entering a decisive phase. After weeks of surprises, late comebacks and emerging contenders, the quarterfinal lineup features a fascinating mix of established superpowers and teams dreaming of a historic breakthrough. The World Cup knockout bracket has created a final stretch where every remaining match carries historic consequences. Current rankings and tournament analysis highlight France, Spain, Argentina and England as leading contenders, while Morocco, Norway, Belgium and Switzerland enter the quarterfinals as dangerous challengers. France Remain the Team to Beat France
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Sweden Herald
· Jun 28, 2026
World Cup Round of 16 Guide: Fixtures, Kickoff Times and Key Storylines
World Cup Round of 16 Guide: Fixtures, Kickoff Times and Key Storylines
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 27, 2026
2026 FWC Day 16: Egypt Create History, Cape Verde Advance, France & Spain Dominate
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.
Africanews
· Jun 30, 2026
Morocco, Brazil and Paraguay advance to Round of 16
The Round of 32 at this year's World Cup finished with some surprises and was full of suspense until the last minute: while Morocco rushed past the Netherlands in a penalty shootout and Brazil advanced after its win against Japan, the surprise victory came from Paraguay over Germany.
Metro
· Jun 27, 2026
England vs Panama LIVE: World Cup 2026 latest score and goal updates
England vs Panama LIVE: World Cup 2026 latest score and goal updates
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 23, 2026
All-time World Cup leading scorers
All-time World Cup leading scorers
Football Today
· Jul 8, 2026
Messi inspires epic Argentina fightback as Mbappe breaks silence on racist attack
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final line-up is now complete, with the round of 16 delivering no shortage of drama, heartbreak and unforgettable moments.In addition to all three co-host nations, Braz...
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