Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time strike seals Ghana victory over Panama
TLE DESK: Ghana snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening FIFA World Cup Group L match on Wednesday as Caleb Yirenkyi…
Argentina fans flock to World Cup as Messi fever reaches new heights
TLE DESK: Argentina’s passionate football supporters have turned the FIFA World Cup into a global pilgrimage, travelling thousands of miles…
Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick in Argentina’s win over Algeria
TLE DESK: Lionel Messi produced a stunning hat-trick as defending champions Argentina opened their FIFA World Cup campaign with a…
Iran coach criticises World Cup travel disruption after New Zealand draw
TLE DESK: Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticised tournament organisers after his team was ordered to leave the United States just…
World Cup spending surge creates opportunities for income investors
MD TAREK HOSSAIN: The economic boom generated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup is creating new opportunities for income-focused investors as…
Iran begin fraught world cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw
TLE DESK: Iran opened their World Cup campaign with a frenetic 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday, twice coming from…
The Mullahs’ Team: Split loyalties for Iran fans at World Cup
TLE DESK: Iran’s World Cup campaign opened in Los Angeles with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand amid goals, controversy and protests,…
At least 28 killed as bus plunges into ravine in Ethiopia
TLE DESK: At least 28 people were killed and many others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in northern Ethiopia on…
Germany crush Curacao 7-1 as debutants make World Cup history
TLE DESK: Germany launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 7-1 victory over tournament debutants…
Swiss reject population cap in referendum, averting potential clash with EU
TLE DESK: A preliminary nationwide referendum tally showed nearly 55 percent of voters opposed the measure, while about 45 percent…