- Jul 20
FIFA's first World Cup final halftime show runs 27 minutes, draws mixed reactions for Madonna, Bieber and BTS
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured the tournament's first halftime show, a Super Bowl-style production at MetLife Stadium that ran more than 27 minutes and generated over $100 million for education programmes.
- Jul 16
Chile Senate passes Kast's economic reform 26-24, bill returns to Chamber of Deputies for final review
The bill, which cuts corporate tax and offers investment guarantees, now goes to the Chamber of Deputies for a final vote as the opposition vows a constitutional challenge.
- Jul 14
Roma open Gasperini's second season with Dybala renewal done, transfer push promised, and Champions League ambitions set
Gian Piero Gasperini's squad assembled at Trigoria on 13 July, with Paulo Dybala signing a one-year extension and the coach calling for fast market moves after a World Cup-induced stall.
- Jun 27
Cape Verde chases historic knockout spot against Saudi Arabia in Group H decider
The NRG Stadium in Houston hosts the final Group H match for Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, with both teams still in contention for the round of 32.
- Jun 24
Deschamps rejoins France squad after mother's death as Dembele hat-trick secures group win
France coach Didier Deschamps rejoined the World Cup squad in Boston on Saturday after the death of his mother, the French football federation said. The move came a day after Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Norway that confirmed Les Bleus as Group I winners.
- Jun 24
Ronaldinho ends retirement to sign for Italian third-tier side Ravenna at 46
The Brazilian World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient returns to professional football after more than a decade, joining ambitious Serie C club Ravenna FC.
- Jun 21
Belgium held to goalless draw by Iran, face decisive New Zealand clash after Ngoy red card
Belgium were held to a 0-0 draw by Iran in their World Cup Group G match in Los Angeles on Sunday, leaving the Red Devils with two points from two games and a must-win clash against New Zealand to reach the round of 32.
- Jun 21
FIFA appoints Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed for Portugal's World Cup match against Uzbekistan
FIFA has named Moroccan official Jalal Jayed to referee Portugal's second Group K match against Uzbekistan on Tuesday, as defender Diogo Dalot acknowledged Portugal must improve after a 1-1 opening draw with DR Congo.
- Jun 20
Cunha scores twice, Vinícius stars as Brazil eliminate Haiti 3-0 in World Cup
Matheus Cunha grabbed his first two World Cup goals and Vinícius Júnior provided a goal and two assists as Brazil cruised past Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia on Friday, knocking the Haitians out of the tournament and moving top of Group C.
- Jun 19
Ronaldinho's move to Ravenna is a marketing partnership, not a playing return, vice-president says
Ronaldinho's much-hyped return to football with Italian third-tier side Ravenna is a promotional partnership, not a competitive playing role, the club's vice-president clarified on Friday.
