Canada to join Eurovision song contest from 2027
Canada will make its official debut at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, joining as a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
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Three Mexico City World Cup Celebration Deaths
Three people, including a 19-year-old woman, died from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City on Tuesday, according to the capital's health authority.
Mexico vs. Ecuador World Cup Match Set for June 30
Mexico faces Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup on June 30 in Mexico City, with the match available to stream for free via Fubo. According to USA Today.
2026 World Cup Ends with Final Match on July 19
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will conclude on July 19, with the final match set to be played in New York, according to multiple sources.
World Cup Loss Dominates as Data Reveals Surprises
Turkey's two World Cup losses have not reflected their performance, as 3.6 expected goals suggest they have created quality scoring chances without converting, according to Northeastern University analysis.
Three-Year-Old Rescued, Taken to Hospital After Venezuela Earthquake
A three-year-old boy was pulled alive from the rubble six days after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, a Jordanian rescue team has said. According to the BBC, the child, named Klieber Morán by the country's interim president, was rescued in La Guaira state.
Paraguay’s Shock Win Against Germany in 2026 World Cup
Paraguay stunned Germany with a penalty shootout victory in the 2026 World Cup round of 32, marking Germany’s first knockout-stage loss since 2014. According to OneFootball.
Angry Venezuelans Accuse Government of Negligence Over Earthquake Response
Residents in La Guaira, Venezuela, have accused the government of negligence in responding to the recent earthquakes that killed at least 1,700 people, according to BBC.
Paraguay shocks Germany 4-3 in World Cup 2026 shootout upset
Paraguay stunned four-time champion Germany with a 4-3 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw in extra time during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.
Morocco vs Netherlands World Cup Match at Monterrey Stadium
Morocco and the Netherlands will face off in the World Cup Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico. The match is expected to be intensely hot, with temperatures reaching at least 30 degrees C / 86 degrees F, according to The Guardian.
Venezuelans Newly Deported Missing After Hotel Collapse
More than 100 Venezuelans newly deported from the United States are missing after a hotel collapsed in La Guaira following earthquakes, according to survivors.
Keiko Fujimori Wins Peru Presidential Election
Peru’s president-elect Keiko Fujimori has vowed to restore 'order and hope' after defeating left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez, in the latest victory for a resurgent Latin American right.
Why Didn’t Neymar Play vs. Japan? Brazil Coach Explains
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar was not needed during the 2-1 win over Japan at the 2026 World Cup, revealing he had planned to bring him on for extra time if needed.
Venezuela rescuers in agonising silence after quakes
Rescuers in Venezuela fell into a deathly silence near La Guaira as they tried to listen for survivors under the rubble following recent earthquakes, according to the BBC.
Aftershocks Fray Nerves as Venezuelans Left to Fend for Themselves
Aftershocks from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes have frayed nerves as many residents are left without significant government aid, according to BBC reports.