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Portugal star Rafael Leão wore Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic No. 7 shirt during Portugal’s 4–2 UEFA Nations League win over Denmark on October 1, describing the experience as special because Ronaldo has been his idol since childhood. Leão also revealed a personal connection to the number, explaining that his children were born on the seventh day of the month.
After spending around three decades building his life and career in Portugal, Nepali chef Tanka Sapkota has turned the success of his four Lisbon restaurants into support for flood-affected families back home in Nepal. Through a charity dinner held on September 1, the initiative was expected to raise between €17,000 (around NPR 30.25 Lakh) and €25,000 (around NPR 44.49 Lakh) for the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
The government has announced five key cabinet decisions, including tax exemptions for electric ambulances, martyr status for four protest victims, Ncell report publication and new appointments.
Nepal’s ambassador appointment process has been delayed after five career diplomats recommended by Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal failed to receive Cabinet approval. The delay comes as reported tension between Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the foreign minister grows, while Nepal continues to face ambassador vacancies in up to 22 diplomatic missions.
Argentina and Spain will battle for the FIFA World Cup 2026 title after unbeaten runs to the final, with the defending champions boasting the tournament's most prolific attack and Spain arriving with its best defensive record. The final also offers Argentina a chance to become the first men's team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup, while Spain chase their second World Cup title.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will conclude with a blockbuster final between defending champions Argentina and European champions Spain on Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium, while France and England will meet a day earlier in Miami for the third-place playoff. Argentina reached the final after a dramatic comeback victory over England, while Spain secured its place with an impressive win against France, setting up one of the most anticipated finals in recent World Cup history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
