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The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals produced four thrilling matches as France, Spain, England, and Argentina secured places in the semi-finals between July 9 and July 11. Extra-time drama, tactical battles, and late goals defined the knockout round, ending the World Cup dreams of Morocco, Belgium, Norway, and Switzerland.
Argentina Reached The FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals After Beating Switzerland 3-1 In Extra Time, With Julián Álvarez And Lautaro Martínez Scoring Late Goals.
Justin Bieber is set for another major global comeback as he joins Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS, and other stars for the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.
Kylian Mbappé has added another major record to his career by becoming the youngest and quickest player to score 20 goals at the FIFA World Cup. The France captain reached the landmark in his 20th tournament appearance and also strengthened his record as the most prolific scorer in World Cup knockout matches.
Guglielmo Arena has stepped down as head coach of the Nepal men’s national football team after mutually ending his contract with ANFA. The Swiss-Italian coach said FIFA’s suspension of ANFA made it impossible to continue his long-term football project in Nepal.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal lineup is officially complete, with Argentina, Spain, France, England, Norway, Morocco, Belgium, and Switzerland advancing after an action-packed Round of 16. The final eight teams secured their places through a mix of dominant victories, dramatic comebacks, and historic performances across stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup career ended after Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 Round of 16 at Dallas Stadium. The Portuguese captain, who had confirmed before the match that this would be his final World Cup, left the field in tears after concluding a historic six-tournament journey.
Spain have reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup without allowing a single goal in four matches, making them one of the tournament's most consistent teams. Their strong defense and sharp attack have now earned them a high-stakes clash with neighbouring Portugal.
Norway has a rare record in men’s international football, as Brazil has never beaten them in four senior matches. Norway won twice and drew twice, including a famous 2-1 victory at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Nepal's national cricket team received an official farewell from the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) before departing for the Netherlands to compete in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against the Netherlands and Namibia. Nepal is scheduled to face Namibia on July 21 and July 27 and the Netherlands on July 23 and July 29.
Portugal will face Croatia in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday evening local time, which falls on Friday morning in Nepal due to the time difference. The match carries deep emotion for Portugal because it comes on the first anniversary of Diogo Jota and André Silva’s death for fans watching from Nepal and Europe.
Hong Myung-bo has resigned as South Korea's head coach after the team failed to advance beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage despite opening the tournament with a victory. His departure came after President Lee Jae Myung sharply criticized the team's leadership, demanded accountability, and ordered a review of South Korean football's management.
Lionel Messi has become the first footballer in history to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches, reaching the milestone with a stunning free-kick in Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The goal also extended his record as the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 19 World Cup goals, further cementing his place among football's greatest legends.
Cristiano Ronaldo made FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first player ever to score in six consecutive World Cups after finding the net for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the 2026 tournament. The goal extended a remarkable record that began in 2006 and further strengthened Ronaldo's legacy as one of football's greatest players.
Lionel Messi made football history by scoring his 17th and 18th FIFA World Cup goals during Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria at the 2026 World Cup. The achievement made the Argentine captain the highest goalscorer in World Cup history, adding another milestone to his legendary career.
DR Congo produced one of the biggest surprises of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw and denying Cristiano Ronaldo a winning start in his record sixth World Cup appearance. Despite Portugal controlling possession for most of the match, Yoane Wissa's equalizer secured DR Congo's first-ever World Cup goal and first-ever World Cup point.
Argentina began its FIFA World Cup title defense with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria, powered by a hat-trick from Lionel Messi. The Argentine captain also matched the World Cup scoring record with his 16th tournament goal during his sixth appearance at football's biggest event.
Nepali MMA fighter Rabindra Dhant is set to represent Nepal in a major Road To UFC fight against Philippines fighter Kimbert Alintozon, carrying a strong 9-1 professional record into the international showdown.
Boptang Hill in Udayapur has started gaining recognition as an emerging paragliding training destination in eastern Nepal. With trainees arriving from Nepal and several foreign countries, tourism entrepreneurs say the area could become a major adventure tourism hub if proper infrastructure and government support are provided.
Mount Everest Sets Historic Single-Day Record As 274 Climbers Successfully Reach The Summit From Nepal Side, While Experts Raise Concerns Over Crowding Risks And Increasing Number Of Inexperienced Climbers
Sandeep Lamichhane Creates History In ODI Cricket By Becoming Fastest Bowler To Reach 150 Wickets In Just 73 Matches, Breaking Mitchell Starc's Record During ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Match Between Nepal And Scotland At Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground
