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- Tree plantation drive launched at Rajshahi College
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- Shuvosangho distributes football among teenagers in Rowangchhari
- Rome uses smart bracelets to support elderly during heatwave
- Lebanon-Israel framework agreement reached amid mixed reactions
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- National vitamin A campaign begins
- Pakistan High Commissioner calls on PM's Defense Advisor
- France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave: health agency
- Govt undertaking initiatives to improve housing for low-income people: Minister
- Iran urge FIFA to stand up to ‘really terrible’ World Cup treatment by US
- IRGC says it hits 8 US targets in Kuwait, Bahrain
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Iran urge FIFA to stand up to ‘really terrible’ World Cup treatment by US
The emotions were still raw for Iran players and their coach long after the final whistle of the teams 1-1 draw against Egypt in their group-stage finale at Seattle Stadium on Friday night, reports Al Jazeera. Seeking to advance out of the group stage for the first time in their World Cup...
Teams eliminated in FIFA first round
The first FIFA group stage produced several thrilling encounters, with a number of teams securing places in the second round before the completion of all first-round fixtures. However, the tournament journey came to an early end for several nations. Panama became the latest side to be eliminated...
England’s boots stolen before first training session in Kansas City
England have been the victims of a security breakdown after the teams match boots were stolen before their first World Cup training session in Kansas City, reports The Guardian. The theft is understood to have taken place while equipment was being transported from the squads pre-tournament base...
Ronaldo 'very positive' as Portugal head for World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday that he was feeling very positive before flying out of Lisbon with the Portuguese team to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida. Were approaching this competition with a lot of hope, said the five-time Ballon dOr winner, reports BSS. The preparation...
Mexico and a history of playing in repeat World Cup opening fixtures
The opening match of the years World Cup is Mexico v South Africa, notes Matt Reilly. This was also the first game of South Africas World Cup in 2010. Is this the first time that an opening match of a World Cup has featured the same two teams as a previous tournament? If not, what is the most...
Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys after Fifa rejects ‘political’ elements
Haiti have been made to find new jerseys on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, after Fifa deemed certain elements to be too political in nature. The Concacaf qualifiers are set to open their group stage against Scotland on Saturday, reports The Guardian. In a statement responding to the decision,...
Spence to play World Cup with broken jaw
In the disorientation of the moment, as Djed Spence lay on the turf, the pain radiating from the left side of his jaw, it was tempting to wonder what flashed through his mind. The Tottenham full-back had been cleaned out by the elbow of Chelseas Liam Delap in the closing stages of the penultimate...
Iran ‘#168’ badges highlight tragedy ahead of World Cup
The Iranian national football team has arrived in Mexico for the FIFA World Cup 2026 carrying a powerful symbol of remembrance. Players were seen wearing lapel badges marked #168, a tribute to the 168 children killed during the opening day of the U.S.-Iran conflict on February 28, 2026, reports...
Spain beat Peru 3-1 to head into World Cup on high
Spain gave a taste of what makes them one of the World Cup favourites with a 3-1 win over Peru on Monday in their final friendly before the showpiece kicks off, reports BSS. The European champions were missing Barcelona star Lamine Yamal as he recovers from injury but still had too much for a...
World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trumps America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East, reports BSS. A record 48...
Top African referee refused access to US and will miss World Cup
A Somali referee, who was set to become the first person from his country to officiate at a World Cup, has been denied access to the US and will not work at the tournament, reports The Guardian. Fifa confirmed that Omar Artan will be unable to train and officiate at the Fifa World Cup 2026 in a...
Germany beat US 2-1 in co-hosts' final WC warmup
Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane powered Germany to a 2-1 win over World Cup co-hosts the United States in Chicago on Saturday, in both teams final warm-up game before the tournament kicks off next week. Despite the loss it was a promising performance for the US, who created a flurry of chances...
Shattered dreams: best XI from countries not at the World Cup
As the World Cup approaches, several of footballs biggest names are facing the painful reality of watching the tournament from home. While the global stage will feature many stars, some elite players from countries that failed to qualify will be missing out despite their club-level brilliance. From...
Can Vinicius win over Brazil ahead of World Cup?
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti addressed one of the biggest questions surrounding the Selecao with his usual calm and subtle tone during a recent press conference. People sometimes say Brazil dont have a star right now. Maybe thats true, Ancelotti said before Brazils friendly against Panama in...
US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
When Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup last March, the mens national team didnt expect their participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at the last moment if at all, reports Al Jazeera. Nor did Iranian fans eager to support Team Melli expect to be banned...
Bangladeshi-born DJ Sanjoy to perform at Fifa World Cup opening ceremony
Bangladeshi-American DJ Sanjoy will perform at the Fifa World Cup 2026 opening ceremony programme in Toronto, Canada, Fifa said on Friday, reports TBS. Fifa announced that it will stage separate opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States for the expanded tournament, which...