Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1976, Eduardo Nájera, Mexican-American basketball player and coach was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1982, The Italy National Football Team defeats West Germany at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to capture the 1982 FIFA World Cup. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2010, Spain defeats the Netherlands to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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.
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Morocco booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands on penalties following a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 encounter. The Dutch side took the lead in the 72nd minute through Cody Gakpo and looked set to progress before Issa Diop struck a dramatic ...
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· Jul 8, 2026
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Related coverage for "Morocco, Brazil and Paraguay advance to Round of 16": India TV News — POR vs SPA FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo in action as Portugal prepare for crucial clash. TASS — Paraguay, Egypt, Portugal, England, Ghana advance to FIFA World Cup playoffs. NBC News — España bailó a Austria y Portugal sufrió para eliminar a Croacia. Yardbarker — World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Morocco, France advance to quarterfinals. Assahifa — Morocco Knock Out Netherlands, Set Up Round of 16 Clash with Canada. Legit.ng — France, Argentina, others backed to win their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final matches