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Spain's Pedro Porro (12) and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) react after Spain defeated Portugal in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. Photo: AP

Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career

Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's...

Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.
Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.
Sports 07 Jul, 2026
England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates with Jude Bellingham (10) after scoring his side's third goal through penalty kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026. Photo: AP

England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach...

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.
Sports 06 Jul, 2026
France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his team victory at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo: AP

Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win...

Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.
Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.
Sports 05 Jul, 2026
Koshi Karate Championship. Photo: Santosh Kafle

Koshi Karate Championship begins, province eyes franchise-based league

Koshi Karate Championship begins, province eyes franchise-based league

A provincial-level karate championship kicked off in Inaruwa on Friday, bringing together athletes from nine districts of Koshi Province as officials unveiled plans to introduce a franchise-based karate league.
A provincial-level karate championship kicked off in Inaruwa on Friday, bringing together athletes from nine districts of Koshi Province as officials unveiled plans to introduce a franchise-based karate league.
Sports 04 Jul, 2026
Spain's Pedro Porro (12) celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal with Alex Baena during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Photo: AP

Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16...

Although Spain arrived at this year's World Cup as a championship favorite and then went unbeaten through group play, those first three matches weren't overly impressive.
Although Spain arrived at this year's World Cup as a championship favorite and then went unbeaten through group play, those first three matches weren't overly impressive.
Sports 03 Jul, 2026
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Photo: AP

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of...

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo will get another match in a Portugal uniform, thanks to a penalty he scored, a stoppage time header by Goncalo Ramos, and a VAR ruling the Croatia team still doesn't understand.
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo will get another match in a Portugal uniform, thanks to a penalty he scored, a stoppage time header by Goncalo Ramos, and a VAR ruling the Croatia team still doesn't understand.
Sports 03 Jul, 2026
United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Photo: AP

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup...

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night that advanced the Americans to the round of 16.
Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night that advanced the Americans to the round of 16.
Sports 02 Jul, 2026
Norway's Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Photo: AP

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating...

Erling Haaland savored the moment after Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, a celebration that included a horned helmet atop his head and again sitting on the field with teammates to do the Viking Row in synch with their red-clad fans.
Erling Haaland savored the moment after Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, a celebration that included a horned helmet atop his head and again sitting on the field with teammates to do the Viking Row in synch with their red-clad fans.
Sports 01 Jul, 2026
Rice cultivation seen after the completion of transplantation in Neta Thansing, located in Madhyanepal Municipality–10, Lamjung. Photo: Devendra Gurung/RSS

Monsoon reaches every corner of Nepal, bringing heavy rain risk

Monsoon reaches every corner of Nepal, bringing heavy rain risk

Nepal is now fully under the influence of the southwest monsoon, with the weather office forecasting widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain across several hill districts as the rainy season intensifies.
Nepal is now fully under the influence of the southwest monsoon, with the weather office forecasting widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain across several hill districts as the rainy season intensifies.
Sports 01 Jul, 2026
The Moroccan team starts to celebrate after winning on penalty kicks the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 29, 2026. Photo: AP

Saibari's shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch

Saibari's shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit...

Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw on Monday night.
Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw on Monday night.
Sports 30 Jun, 2026
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) reacts as Paraguay players celebrate after a penalty shootout at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. Photo: AP

Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup

Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World...

​​​​​​​José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup.
​​​​​​​José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup.
Sports 30 Jun, 2026
Canada's Stephen Eustaquio scores his side's opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Photo: AP

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio's late goal

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on Stephen...

Right after Canada finished its first knockout match victory in a World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch huddled his players on the grass of a stadium still in pandemonium and spoke from his heart — shouted, actually.
Right after Canada finished its first knockout match victory in a World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch huddled his players on the grass of a stadium still in pandemonium and spoke from his heart — shouted, actually.
Sports 29 Jun, 2026

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