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Morocco defeated co-hosts Canada 3-0 to become the first team to book a place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice before Soufiane Rahimi added a stoppage-time goal, while goalkeeper Yassine Bounou produced crucial saves to secure a dominant victory and end Canada’s World Cup campaign.
Lionel Messi made a stunning impact off the bench, scoring a superb free-kick in Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan. The goal was his tournament-leading sixth and a record 19th World Cup goal, extending his remarkable legacy as the defending champions march into the knockout stage.
Aryan Bose (17½), a Thai-born Indian student from Bangkok, has been selected for the U19 Bayern Munich World Squad, joining top young talents worldwide. A proud moment for Thailand 🇹🇭 and the Indian community 🇮🇳. Heartfelt congratulations to Aryan, his father Samrat Bose, and BCC.
The United States has confirmed denying entry to a Somali football referee who was scheduled to participate in an upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament. The decision has drawn criticism from Somali officials and raised concerns about visa policies affecting international sporting events hosted in the US.
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time. The victory makes PSG the first club since Real Madrid to win back-to-back Champions League crowns, cementing their growing dominance in European football.
