…Argentina, demanding the officials at the heart of the controversy be kicked out of the competition. The defending world champions looked set for a shock Round of 16 exit in Atlanta on Tuesday before producing a stunning late comeback. Trailing 2-0 with just 11 minutes remaining, Argentina rallied through goals from Cr…

…quarter-finalists, with Norway and Morocco emerging as the surprise packages of the competition.

…or fair play.” Hassan told BeIN: “Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition. Perhaps they wanted Messi to stay in the running. “In football, there are sometimes external factors that go beyond the technical aspects. The world champions received support at every level.” The post Egypt file compl…

…economic crime that deprives the government of revenue, discourages investment, distorts competition, and weakens confidence in Nigeria’s economic ambitions. Left unchecked, it rewards criminality while punishing compliance, a dangerous downturn for any economy seeking sustainable growth. The country’s wines and spirit…

…greater value. The participant with the highest total points at the end of the knockout competition will ride away with the grand prize. If two or more participants finish with the same score, the earliest qualifying submission will determine the winner. Join The Easywin World Cup Festival The World Cup is entering its…

…Press Organisation has welcomed President Bola Tinubu's directive to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate the activities of major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence platforms operating in Nigeria. The organisation described the move as a significant s…

…Messi once again proving decisive. Norway delivered one of the biggest upsets of the competition by defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1, inspired by Erling Haaland. Spain also advanced after a tense Iberian derby, with an injury-time winner securing a 1-0 victory over Portugal. Round of 16 results Canada 0-3 Moroc…

…the IOC also said that it acknowledges "an athlete's participation in international competition should not be limited by the involvement of their government in a war or conflict".IOC president Kirsty Coventry said: "We made it clear that we wanted to ensure that all athletes have the possibility to compete at the Olymp…

…on Russian athletes allowing them to compete in team events and in qualifying competitions for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. However, the IOC, meeting in Lausanne, kept in place the ban on the Russian national anthem being played and the flag being displayed, for the time being, but stipulated returning Russia…

…Act, which governs online offences and cooperation with law enforcement; the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, which regulates digital marketplaces and consumer rights; and the Nigeria Startup Act, which provides incentives and regulatory support for technology startups. As digital services increasingly…

…United States, Mexico and Canada. The United States became the final co-host to exit the competition after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium on Tuesday. Canada were the first of the host nations to be knocked out, losing 3-0 to Morocco last Saturday. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice before Soufiane Rahimi added a lat…

…at the tournament. This follows a 1-0 win over Portugal in the last-16 of this year’s competition on Monday night. No one has scored against La Roja at the tournament so far. Goalkeeper Unai Simon has also extended his individual World Cup record. Simon has gone 609 minutes without conceding a goal in the competition.…

…through the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards. Nigeria emerged strongly in the competition, with two journalists Rakiya Muhammad and Adewale securing first and second place honours for stories on migration and women's cricket respectively, while Kenya's Angeline Ochieng received an honourable mention for her re…

…expressed full support for Ancelotti, who took charge of the national team ahead of the competition. "He's a manager who gives me a lot of confidence." The 26-year-old admitted Brazil’s exit was another bitter disappointment for a nation desperate to reclaim football’s biggest prize after years without lifting the trop…

…sport must be swiftly and conclusively dispelled. It is a matter of the integrity of the competition and the credibility of FIFA.” Trump, who was the inaugural recipient of the newly created FIFA Peace Prize in the lead-up to the tournament, praised FIFA’s decision on social media. “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was…

…Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana despite their exits, saying they fought bravely throughout the competition. "DRC, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana also battled. Thanks to all for making us proud. Keeping fingers crossed on further progress!" she added. Okonjo-Iweala also expressed optimism that Nigeria would qualify for the next FIFA Worl…

…Osimhen finished the 2025/2026 campaign with 22 goals and eight assists across all competitions, playing a pivotal role as Galatasaray successfully defended their Super Lig title, form that has fuelled speculation over a potential move away from Turkey this summer, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Paris Sa…

…and Indonesia, adopting other countries, most notably Argentina, as their own during the competition. Bangladeshi actor and football enthusiast, Audite Karim, said it was difficult to accept that countries with such large fan bases continue to lag behind in the sport. According to British academic and economist, Stefan…

…will no longer need to spend as much on offshore hosting services. The policy will drive competition among data centre operators and encourage them to improve their infrastructure, security measures, and human capital. Over time, increased demand and competition should also reduce hosting costs. This is a very positive…

…port economic regulator with enhanced powers to regulate tariffs, service standards, competition and commercial conduct, thereby strengthening transparency and investor confidence across the port industry," Akutah stated. According to him, once signed into law, the legislation will establish an independent port economi…

…body explained that the 1934 and 1938 tournaments were played entirely as knockout competitions, while the 1950 World Cup had no knockout stage. It also noted that the 1930, 1974, 1978 and 1982 editions featured only a limited number of knockout matches compared with the modern tournament format.

…messages. Live participation now extends well beyond multiplayer games. Livestream competitions, interactive broadcasts, and online casinos where users can play live dealer games all reflect a growing preference for real-time entertainment centered on live human interaction. Real-time interaction creates something scri…

…very long one. It is supposed to be six aircraft, we just welcomed the first two." Fair competition Meanwhile, Chairman of Nigeria's largest airline, Air Peace, Allen Onyema, in his remarks, welcomed competition among Nigerian airlines but said it should be driven by goodwill rather than rivalry. Onyema said: "Today is…

…up a two-goal cushion once more over France’s Kylian Mbappe in the battle to be the competition’s all-time top goalscorer. Emi Martinez had been a spectator in the first half, but the Aston Villa goalkeeper was forced into a smart save by Duarte as Cape Verde started the second period with more attacking intent. Martin…

…impressed during his time with the youth team, making 17 appearances across all competitions and playing a pivotal role in helping West Brom's Under-21 side reach the latter rounds of the Premier League Cup. He also featured for the club in the Premier League International Cup, where his shot-stopping in crucial moment…