Defending champion Argentina advanced to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland, despite Lionel Messi failing to score for the first time in the knockout stage. Two goals in extra time sealed Argentina’s v... See more
The announcement of the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show has sparked debate over whether entertainment can overshadow the controversies that have marked the tournament, including disputed officiating, VAR decisions, allegations of administrat... See more
Defending champion Argentina demonstrated why title holders are often defined by resilience, overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and secure a place in the quarterfinals. For much of ... See more
Cape Verde, a nation of about 525,000 people, has scripted one of the most remarkable stories of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by advancing to the Round of 32 in its tournament debut without recording either a win or a loss in the group stage. The island nation... See more
The Olympic movement has long upheld the ideal of bringing the world together through sport. Yet history shows that political tensions have repeatedly intruded on the Games, sometimes overshadowing athletic competition and unity.
From boycotts to bans, gl... See more
