Venezuelan Girl Survives 32 Hours Trapped in Quake Rubble
A 12-year-old Venezuelan girl survived 32 hours trapped under rubble after two powerful earthquakes struck on 24 June, according to BBC.
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Haaland double stuns Norway to beat Brazil 2-1
Erling Haaland scored both goals in the final 10 minutes to lead Norway to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup, sending Norway into the quarter-finals for the first time. According to The Guardian and OneFootball.
Mexico’s 2026 World Cup hopes: Fans, fortress stadium, and a Rolex controversy
Mexico aims to capitalize on its home advantage at Estadio Azteca in a crucial World Cup match against England, as the team's historic performance at the venue and recent defensive cohesion raise hopes for a quarterfinal run.
Rodríguez defends Venezuela’s earthquake response as death toll nears 3,000
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, defended the government's emergency response to the recent earthquakes as the death toll climbed to nearly 3,000, with bodies still being recovered and families struggling to afford funerals. According to The Guardian and NBC4 Washington.
Haaland Scores Twice as Norway Defeats Brazil 2-1 in World Cup 2026
Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to their first World Cup quarterfinal with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil, according to Al Jazeera.
Canada’s Jesse Marsch says team was ‘better than No. 7 side’
Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch said his team was 'better than the No. 7 team in the world' after their 3-0 World Cup Round of 16 loss to Morocco. Marsch emphasized the historic progress of Canadian soccer, having reached the knockout stages for the first time.
Kylian Mbappé scores penalty as France advances to World Cup quarterfinals
Kylian Mbappé converted a 70th-minute penalty to give France a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup, securing a place in the quarterfinals. According to ESPN.
Mbappé draws level with Messi as France edge past Paraguay
Kylian Mbappé drew level with Lionel Messi on seven goals in the 2026 World Cup as France defeated Paraguay 1-0, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Morocco.
1986 Mexico World Cup Almost Cancelled After Earthquake
The 1986 Mexico World Cup was nearly cancelled after a devastating earthquake struck Mexico City, killing at least 5,000 people and leaving 30,000 homeless, according to The Guardian.
Ronaldo Caiado’s presidential bid aims to break Brazil’s political divide
Goiás Governor Ronaldo Caiado is running for the Brazilian presidency as a centrist alternative to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro’s son, Flávio, promising to break the country’s political polarization. According to EFE.
England vs Mexico at Azteca: Kickoff, Altitude, and Weather Details
England and Mexico will face off at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday at 6 p.m. local time, despite concerns over altitude and weather. The match will be played at 2,240 metres above sea level, posing physical challenges for players.
Messi scores again, Argentina advances in World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal in Argentina's 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde, extending his record and retaking the Golden Boot lead.
Venezuelan Saved from Collapsed Mall After 8 Days
A 43-year-old security guard in Venezuela was pulled from the rubble of a collapsed mall eight days after devastating earthquakes, according to The Guardian.
Rescuers describe Venezuela quake zone as ‘war zone’
Venezuela’s northern coast is being described as a 'war zone' by rescuers navigating the destruction after twin earthquakes last week. Israel Rivas, a 24-year-old volunteer, is helping British search teams in the effort.
Canada Pipeline to Proceed After C$150bn Pledge
The governments of Canada and Alberta will proceed with a new oil pipeline after announcing C$150bn in investments to address concerns from British Columbia and First Nations, according to The Guardian.