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World champions Spain supplant Argentina to top FIFA rankingsCitizen Digital
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World champions Spain supplant Argentina to top FIFA rankingsThe Standard
… In 2030, Spain's men's side will defend their crown on home soil, as one of the World Cup hosts along with Portugal and Morocco. …
Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup paradeThe Standard
… lar, from the tournament's wide geographical spread.At the start of the World Cup in June, Infantino told Brazilian TV "we have had discussions about expanding to 64 teams" for the tournament's centenary in 2030, which will be held across multiple countries (hosts Spain, Portugal …
With more matches, World Cup shatters attendance and TV recordsThe Standard
… France, beaten 6-4 by England in the third-place play-off in the United States, are ranked third, with the English in fourth.Brazil (fifth, up 1) and Morocco (sixth, up 1) both leapfrog Portugal (seventh, down 2), who were eliminated in the round of 16 by the eventual winners. …
World champions Spain supplant Argentina to top FIFA rankingsCitizen Digital
… In 2030 Spain will defend their crown on home soil, as one of the World Cup hosts along with Portugal and Morocco. …
Spain's World Cup heroes return home ahead of victory paradeThe Standard
… Mikel Merino came on for Spain against Portugal and scored in the first minute of stoppage time. …
The best financial lesson from the World Cup: PrepareThe Standard
… They drew 1-1 with Portugal, scored their first World Cup goal as DR Congo, beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach the round of 32, and then pushed England before losing 2-1 after leading for much of the match. …
Football as national therapy in conflict-torn statesThe Standard
… There have also been bitter disappointments, including defeat in the Euro 2016 final to Portugal on home soil and the loss to Argentina on penalties in the 2022 World Cup final. …
Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waitsCitizen Digital
… Arsenal ace Merino has played a decisive role in Spain's road to the final, coming off the substitutes bench to score late winners in a last-16 defeat of Portugal and a quarter-final victory over Belgium. …
Tackling Messi 'huge challenge' for Spain: MerinoZinedine Zidane, who succeeded Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus, will lead France for the first time in a UEFA Nations League tie in Turkey. The 54-year-old, widely recognised as one of France's greatest players, described the job as "a dream."
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Zinedine Zidane, who succeeded Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus, will lead France for the first time in a UEFA Nations League tie in Turkey. The 54-year-old, widely recognised as one of France's greatest players, described the job as "a dream."
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract until 2032 after leading the team to a World Cup title, Euro 2024 victory, and a UEFA Nations League title since taking over four years ago. De la Fuente said "the best is yet to come" with the national team.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Mancini has begun his second stint as Italy coach and says he is eager for a "new adventure" with the team. Mancini previously led Italy to the Euro 2020 title; Italy will open his latest reign with a Nations League home match against Belgium on Friday.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco's upcoming parliamentary election will test whether the kingdom's political system can reconnect with a disenchanted youth, with only four percent of nearly 16 million registered voters aged 18 to 24. Social disparities and youth unemployment are major issues in the vote, while young Moroccans remain largely disinterested despite some having led recent protests.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona's 30-year-old Danish centre-back Andreas Christensen has been diagnosed with a thigh injury and will miss several weeks. He was substituted during Barca's 3-1 La Liga victory over Sevilla on Saturday and will also miss Denmark's Nations League matches during the international break.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, was named in Portugal's squad for the Nations League campaign under new coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo has said this would "probably" be his final season in football, during which he has scored more than 950 goals for club and country.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Magical Kenya Open golf tournament will take place February 18–21, 2027, as part of the DP World Tour's global calendar. Kenya Open Golf Limited expects the event to reach a global broadcast audience exceeding 600 million viewers.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as more than 20 countries worldwide have taken steps to block or restrict children's social media access. Seven countries have measures already in place or set to be implemented, targeting children under 15 or 16.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Morocco, Spain and Portugal prepare to co-host the 2030 World Cup, Morocco's football federation president claimed the final would be held in Morocco, while Real Madrid coach José Mourinho argued the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid would be a more appropriate venue. FIFA said a final decision would be made in due course.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA rejected Morocco football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa's claim that the 2030 World Cup final would be held in Benslimane, Morocco, stating no decision has yet been made and will be announced "in due course."
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation said the 2030 World Cup final will be held in Benslimane, near Casablanca, at the $1-billion Hassan II stadium being built with a projected capacity of 115,000. FIFA has not yet announced the venue, with Spain and Morocco competing to host the match.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatia's 40-year-old midfielder and captain Luka Modric will remain with the national squad for forthcoming Nations League matches, the Croatian football federation confirmed on Saturday. Modric will be included in the squad coach Slaven Bilic announces on Monday.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Carlos Alcaraz said he plans to play fewer tournaments in future and take regular breaks of one or two months, citing an "impossible" tennis calendar that he believes is driving up injury rates across the sport. The reigning US Open champion, recently returned from a four-month wrist injury layoff, said players face pressure to compete in an ever-expanding slate of important tournaments.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 273 people and left more than 1,300 missing on Wednesday, with rescue teams searching devastated zones Thursday. According to the US Geological Survey, the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse that sent forth an overwhelming flow of icy debris along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Devastating flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday killed at least 160 people, with official figures indicating at least 341 foreign nationals missing. Hikers and climbers from around the world are among those unaccounted for, including nationals from India, Ukraine, and Australia.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their two children landed in Britain on Wednesday after news emerged they would be relocating from the United States. According to UK media, they landed aboard a private jet at Birmingham Airport and plan to stay for an extended period in the Cotswolds region, with their children enrolled at a school there.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prince Harry and Meghan plan to leave the United States by the end of the month and settle in a private, non-royal residence outside London, six years after their departure sparked a rift with the royal family. Their two children have already been enrolled in a British school, though commentators speculate the move follows unsuccessful ventures in Hollywood and may reflect a desire to reconcile with King Charles III.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Firefighters are attempting to encircle Belgium's largest wildfire in a century at the High Fens nature reserve, which has grown to 3,000 hectares. The blaze, which charred peatland, pine trees and hiking trails, has been partially contained, but difficult terrain and gusty easterly winds complicate operations.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, told Vogue magazine that this year is "probably" his last as a professional footballer. The Portuguese forward, who has scored more than 950 goals for club and country, said he wants to leave a "spectacular legacy" and has plans for his future after football mapped out.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo and long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez married on August 11, 2026, in a private ceremony in the Portuguese resort of Cascais, capping a decade-long relationship. Their five children attended the wedding.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A wildfire in the Andalusian province of Huelva, southwestern Spain, remained active on Sunday, prompting the evacuation of 470 locals as a precaution. Around 500 firefighters and waterbombing planes have been deployed to control the blaze, which has affected some 8,000 hectares.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona withdrew from a friendly match scheduled for August 15 in Tangiers, citing "uncertainty" following an unprecedented migrant rush from Morocco to Spain's territory of Ceuta in late July that resulted in dozens of deaths.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malawi, the lowest-ranked of 16 tournament qualifiers, advanced to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after losing 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, finishing first in Group C alongside Nigeria and Zambia on six points. Nigeria also qualified by defeating Egypt 6-2, and the two will face Ghana or Mali and Cameroon respectively in the quarter-finals.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, when the Moon completely covers the Sun across northern Spain—the first total eclipse visible in mainland Europe since 2006. Eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow and creating brief twilight conditions with dropped temperatures and unusual shadow angles.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has pledged to uphold the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi and aims for a top-four Serie A finish. Amorim, returning to coaching after his January sacking by Manchester United, faces Inter Milan in a derby in Perth on Wednesday and has secured veteran midfielder Luka Modric on a one-year extension.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension to remain head coach of the United States national team until the 2030 World Cup, US Soccer announced. The 54-year-old took over in 2024 and led the USA to the last 16 at the recent World Cup co-hosted with Canada and Mexico.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 edition and plans to appoint an independent agency to assess the impact of this expansion on the tournament.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach on Tuesday, replacing Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane had long been considered the leading candidate for the role.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →