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International Desk, Jul 3 (EFE).- The Egyptian national team advanced to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Friday after defeating Australia in a penalty shootout 4-2. Emam Ashour scored in the 13th minute for Egypt. However, Mohamed Hany scored an own goal in the 55th minute,...
International Desk, Jul 2 (EFE).- Spain beat Austria 3-0 in the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday, and they’re through to the round of 16. Two goals by Mikel Oyarzabal and one by Pedro Porro secured the Spanish national team’s first victory in a knockout round since 2010....
Buenos Aires (EFE).- Cinthya Córdoba, a nurse who cared for Diego Armando Maradona shortly before his death, testified on Tuesday in the trial, recounting an incident where the star «became agitated out of nowhere, didn’t recognize anyone, and claimed he was being persecuted.» Córdoba was one of the nurses assigned...
London, Jun 30 (EFE).- Serena Williams, 44, winner of 23 Grand Slam titles, went down with honor in her return to the courts at Wimbledon, which she has won seven times, and put up a strong fight against Australia’s Maya Joint, who defeated her 6-3, (6)6-7, 6-3. In a 2-hour,...
Inglewood, US, Jun 28 (EFE).- Canada added another triumph to its best-ever World Cup campaign on Sunday by defeating South Africa 0-1 with a goal in the 92nd minute, advancing to the Round of 16. A free kick by Stephen Eustaquio from outside the box in the 92nd minute found...
Sports Desk, June 27 (EFE).- England advanced to the round of 16 on Saturday as the top team in Group L after beating Panama 2-0, Croatia advanced as the second-place team, triumphing 2-1 over Ghana, which also passed as one of the eight best third-place teams in the 2026 World...
Tehran, June 19 (EFE).- Iran’s football federation said Friday it had lodged a complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions imposed on the national team in the United States, arguing that the measures undermine equal conditions for participants at the World Cup. The federation said its request to travel to Los...
Sports Desk (EFE).- Sunday’s World Cup action showcased two distinct narratives: the relentless power of a global giant and the heroic resilience of an underdog. While Germany ruthlessly dismantled World Cup debutants Curaçao, Japan dug deep in the final moments to halt Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands in their tracks. In Houston,...
Toronto, Canada, Jun 12 (EFE).- Canada tied in its debut as co-host of the 2026 World Cup, 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in the Group B opener at Toronto’s stadium. Bosnia and Herzegovina took the lead 21 minutes into the first half with a header by Jovo Lukic...
Mexico City, Jun 11 (EFE).- The Mexican rock band Maná and singer Lila Downs headlined the opening musical performance of the 2026 World Cup at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, a celebration that reached its climax with a rendition of “Dai Dai” by Colombian singer Shakira, the official World Cup anthem....
San Antonio, US, June 6 (EFE).- FIFA has reversed an earlier decision and will allow spectators to bring sealed plastic water bottles into stadiums during the 2026 World Cup, the football governing body said. FIFA said fans can enter any match of the 2026 World Cup in the United States...
Paris, June 5 (EFE).- Alexander Zverev advanced to his second Roland Garros final after defeating Czech player Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in three hours on Friday. Zverev, 29 and world No. 3, will face Flavio Cobolli in the final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from the semifinals due to...
