… Despite progressing as Group E winners with a game to spare after a 7-1 thrashing of Curacao and a late 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, defeat to Ecuador in their last outing has raised further doubts about Germany's chances of progressing far in the tournament. …
… Côte d'Ivoire Germany were considered favourites in Group E, but Ecuador were widely backed as dark horses this summer, having impressed in CONMEBOL qualifying where they finished second in the standings. …
… Gillette Stadium near Boston in what will, remarkably, be their first knockout match at a World Cup since they beat Argentina in the 2014 final.The Germans did enough to top their group as they hammered Curacao and edged out Ivory Coast before an inconsequential defeat by Ecuador …
… an error-strewn performance against five-time world champions Brazil in Miami caused a terse Clarke to cut short his initial post-match interviewt, before later telling the BBC: "For me, for sure, I think we're going home." A serious of results in other groups, including Ecuador …
… []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Ivory Coast finish in second place in Group E with six points, only behind table-toppers Germany on head-to-head -- they beat Ecuador …
Ecuador president declares national holiday following World Cup heroics By AFP June 26, 2026 08:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ecuador fans celebrate after their team won the 2026 World Cup football tou …
… Now we are into the knockout rounds so we will see what happens."Ivory Coast finish in second place in Group E with six points, only behind table-toppers Germany on head-to-head -- they beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening game before losing 2-1 to the Germans. …
Audio By VocalizeGermany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side, who had already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup, had committed "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to beat the Germans 2-1 on Thursday. …
… The four-time world champions are assured of top spot going into their final Group E game against Ecuador on Thursday but will only learn their opponents for the next round less than 48 hours before the match. …
… We want to win again tomorrow and we'll see who we play on Monday (in the last 32)." The four-time world champions take on an Ecuador side who desperately need a victory to extend their stay in the competition. …
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he will challenge court orders blocking his hardline security policy against drug trafficking guerrilla groups, which he has pursued with US military support since taking office last month. Since his election, courts have ordered suspension of bombings when minors may be present, halted glyphosate spraying of coca crops, and required removal of graphic social media videos.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he will challenge court orders blocking his hardline security policy against drug trafficking guerrilla groups, which he has pursued with US military support since taking office last month. Since his election, courts have ordered suspension of bombings when minors may be present, halted glyphosate spraying of coca crops, and required removal of graphic social media videos.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru on Thursday, meeting with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori to deepen cooperation against drug cartels and organized crime. Peru, one of the world's largest cocaine producers, recently joined the US-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition to combat drug trafficking and regional security threats.
Meta said Wednesday it has begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a crowdsourced system modeled on Elon Musk's X, designed to replace the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.
Brazil great Formiga believes the 2027 Women's World Cup, to be held in Brazil for the first time in Latin America, will be an opportunity to change the lives of countless players in South America. The former midfielder scored 29 goals in over 200 appearances for Brazil before retiring aged 43 in 2021.
The United States military intercepted and sank a vessel in the Eastern Pacific that US Southern Command said was operating as a floating refueling station to support Los Choneros, an Ecuadorian criminal organization involved in drug trafficking. The operation was conducted in coordination with Ecuador's government, and those aboard were transferred to Ecuadorian authorities.
The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.
The United States and France have joined Kenya's investigation into a Eurocopter EC130 B4 crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County that killed seven people on Wednesday, including a pilot, two Ecuadorians, and five American citizens. Post-mortem examinations and DNA sampling were under way on the victims.
Investigators are focusing on weather, human and equipment aspects as the probable cause of a helicopter crash at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County that killed Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife, four Americans and the pilot.
Investigators are examining weather, human, and equipment factors as probable causes of a helicopter crash in Samburu County that killed Ecuador's intelligence director Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife, four Americans, and the pilot. The chartered aircraft, operated by Lady Lori Flight Company, crashed at the foot of Mt Ololokwe while on a scenic flight.
A helicopter crashed at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on August 19, killing several high-profile individuals including Telemundo President and General Manager Jose Suarez and Ecuador's Intelligence Chief. Four bodies have been recovered so far, with three transported to Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi and the pilot's body taken to a mortuary in Nanyuki; autopsies are scheduled for Friday.
A Eurocopter EC130 B4 operated by Lady Lori Helicopters crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, killing seven people including Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife, and four American tourists.
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Ecuador's president that the two countries should strengthen development strategy synergy and implement Belt and Road cooperation plans across energy, minerals, infrastructure, finance, digital economy, green development, new energy and artificial intelligence.
Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan Vasconez were among seven people killed when a Eurocopter crashed at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday. Recovery efforts have been hampered by difficult terrain and an active fire at the crash site.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Chocó province at 07:34 local time, killing at least 132 people with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings, and injuring more than 480. The quake was felt across western Colombia, with severe damage concentrated in Pereira and surrounding cities including the Valle del Cauca region.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's coffee region and Pacific areas, killing at least 111 people and damaging at least 1,500 buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency as volunteers and rescuers searched through rubble for survivors.
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia and neighboring countries on August 10, 2026, with a magnitude of 7.4 and epicenter 100 km deep in the west of the country, killing at least 18 people and damaging or collapsing buildings in several cities.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 18 people with the epicenter 100 km deep. The quake was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela, causing collapsed buildings across Colombian cities including Pereira, Cali and Quibdo.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87, and damaging over 1,000 buildings. The quake's epicenter was in the coastal Choco region, with major damage reported in cities including Pereira, Manizales, and Cali.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino received backing from South American football figures during a visit to Colombia, where he attended the inauguration of the Colombian president. The visit comes as Infantino faces a crisis at world football's governing body, including loss of confidence from UEFA following backlash against his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino visited Colombia on Friday and received backing from leading South American football figures including CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez and Colombian federation president Ramon Jesurun. The visit comes as Infantino faces criticism over a scrapped plan to open the World Cup to private investment.
Uganda's Olara Otunnu, a 75-year-old former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, joined the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. Otunnu previously served as UN special representative for children and armed conflict from 1997 to 2005 under Kofi Annan.
Uganda has nominated veteran diplomat Ambassador Olara Otunnu for United Nations Secretary-General, a position to be filled as current Secretary-General António Guterres' term ends December 31. Otunnu has more than four decades of experience in international diplomacy and previously served as the UN's first Under-Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict from 1998 to 2005.
Uganda's 75-year-old Olara Otunnu, a former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, has become the seventh candidate in the race to lead the United Nations, replacing outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on December 31.
Uganda's Olara Otunnu, a 75-year-old former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, has joined the race to lead the United Nations, bringing the field to seven candidates competing to succeed Antonio Guterres.
Six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the General Assembly Hall, one week before the formal start of the selection process. The candidates are Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, and Senegal's Macky Sall, competing to succeed outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Four women and two men are running to become the next UN Secretary-General, with Rafael Grossi of Argentina (current head of the UN nuclear watchdog), Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana, and Macky Sall of Senegal among the contenders. The Security Council's five permanent members—the US, Britain, China, France, and Russia—have veto power over the selection.
Ecuador has authorized "pet friendly" weddings, allowing couples to include their dogs and cats as witnesses in civil ceremonies. More than 50 Ecuadoran couples have married in front of their pets since May, with the animals' paw prints or presence serving a sentimental role, though holding no legal standing.
El Niño has begun and forecasters predict a more than 60% chance it could become a very strong, or super El Niño later in 2026. The phenomenon begins with warmer water in the Pacific Ocean near the equator and can cause dramatic effects on global weather, including severe floods, droughts and storms.
Forecasters predict a more than 60% chance that El Niño could become a very strong or super El Niño later in 2026. The phenomenon begins with warmer water in the Pacific Ocean near the equator and can trigger dramatic effects on the world's weather, including severe floods, droughts and storms.
England play Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a World Cup round-of-16 match; the encounter marks England's return to the venue 40 years after their 1986 game against Argentina. Norway and Brazil also compete for quarter-final places.