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Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what’s the schedule?
Cape Verde's stunning debut headlines the team list for the World Cup knockouts, which begin on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw
Egypt finish second with five points in Group G, while Iran finish third with three points.
Fishermen capture the moment earthquake hits Venezuelan coast
Fishermen have captured the moment twin earthquakes hit Venezuela’s La Guaira coastline on Wednesday.
Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts
Cape Verde erupted in celebration after the national team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage and made history.
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US strikes on Iran test fragile ceasefire
The US has struck Iran for the first time since the two sides reached a Memorandum of Understanding on June 17.
Rescue efforts turn to recovery as aftershocks shake Venezuela
Rescue workers in one Caracas neighbourhood say no help has arrived, two days after twin quakes tore through the city.
Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to clinch World Cup Group H top spot
Spain wins World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Fernando Muslera’s error sends 2-time champion home.
Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina
Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.
Newly released video exposes Henry Nowak killer’s lies
Newly released footage has exposed the series of lies that led UK police to arrest a dying stabbing victim.
Trump justifies strikes on Iran amid ceasefire
The US has struck Iran in retaliation for what it says was an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran war live: IRGC ‘targets’ US military sites in region after attacks
The IRGC says it has 'targeted' US military in the region after Trump administration launched attacks on the country.
Iran war live: US strikes Iran after attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC says it targeted US military in region after Trump administration launched attack on the country.
Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid heatwave
Only competitions involving professional athletes will be held, with all other activities cancelled.
US judge holds prosecutor in contempt in Charlie Kirk murder case
Judge says comments to the media by prosecutors about defendant violate rules of what can be said outside of court.
Venezuela shaken by magnitude 4.9 tremor days after major earthquakes
The country is still reeling from devastating pair of earthquakes that killed hundreds of people earlier this week.
Venezuela shaken by 4.9-magnitude tremor days after major earthquakes
The country is still reeling from devastating pair of earthquakes that killed hundreds of people earlier this week.
4.9 earthquake detected in Venezuela just days after major quakes
Venezuela is still reeling from devastating pair of earthquakes that killed hundreds of people earlier this week.
Egypt 1-1 Iran: FIFA World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Live updates, score and commentary stream as Mohamed Salah's Egypt play Iran in the final group match in Seattle.
Egypt vs Iran LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Live updates, score and commentary stream as Mohamed Salah's Egypt play Iran in the final group match in Seattle.
What is the framework agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon?
Deal comes after months of US-brokered direct talks, but Israel continues to occupy Lebanese land.
Desperate families search for missing loved ones in Venezuela
Families are sharing details about their loved ones online as more than 50,000 people remain missing in Venezuela.
Why did Africa boycott the 1966 World Cup?
Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson looks at why Africa boycotted the 1966 World Cup.
Heavyweight champion Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts
Usyk, who had held the WBA, WBC and IBF belts, has been the world undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion.
Senegal score 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq, keep World Cup knockout hopes alive
Senegal currently hold the fifth-best record of third-place teams based on their plus-2 goal differential.
Dembele scores hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 at World Cup 2026
Dembele's first-half hat-trick helps France to a 4-1 win over second-string Norway to finish top of Group I.
Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests
Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France
The military government, in power since 2022 coup, accused France of having 'neo-colonial ambitions'.
US strikes Iran in response to drone strike on commercial ship
The new strikes come in response to an Iranian drone attack on the Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz.
UN rights chief calls for probe into migrant deaths in US detention centres
Deaths of immigrants held in US detention centres have surged during Donald Trump's second term.