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The 2026 World Cup knockout stage kicks off with South Africa vs Canada, while Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands play on Monday. Canada celebrated a historic first knockout win, Iran exited heartbreakingly, and South Korea's coach resigned.
Stephen Eustáquio's stoppage-time goal gave Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa in the World Cup round of 32, sending the co-hosts into the last 16 for the first time. Canada will face the winner of the Netherlands-Morocco clash, while South Africa exits with pride despite the loss.
South Korea announced plans to build a new semiconductor production base in the southwestern region, backed by 800 trillion won in corporate investment from Samsung and SK hynix. The project is part of the government's 'three mega projects' initiative, with President Lee Jae Myung set to review progress in a meeting with industry executives. Energy policy and infrastructure concerns have emerged as key challenges.
South Korea's Hae-ran Ryu rallied from a 10-shot first-round deficit to win the Women's PGA Championship, claiming the biggest prize in women's golf history with a $2.8 million payday. Australian Karis Davidson finished a career-best 12th.
Renewed US-Iran hostilities, including missile exchanges and attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, have left global markets unsettled. Despite the tensions, US stocks saw mixed sessions, with tech shares and oil prices experiencing volatility. ASX futures are pointing to a marginal gain on opening.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Seychelles' highest distinction, the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award, and held delegation-level talks in the island nation during a visit marking the Golden Jubilee of its National Day. Reports highlight a focus on maritime security, environmental conservation, and growing bilateral partnership.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the Round of 16, with 16 teams advancing from the group stage. Al Jazeera provides the full schedule and highlights Cape Verde's historic debut, while Dawn reports on the co-hosts' success, including Mexico ending a 40-year knockout win drought.
During talks in Seoul, the defense ministers of South Korea and Japan agreed to expand bilateral exchanges and cooperation, including in advanced technologies such as AI, and to continue joint exercises. They also affirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, as reported by Yonhap and TASS.
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan on Sunday, with no tsunami warning issued and no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake is part of a series of recent temblors, including a 7.2 magnitude quake on Thursday, which caused minor injuries and disrupted rail services.
South Korean and Japanese defense ministers are set to meet in Seoul on Sunday to expand defense cooperation amid warming bilateral ties. The talks follow a recent resumption of joint maritime exercises and a reciprocal visit by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.
Uruguay's exit from the 2026 World Cup without a win has led coach Marcelo Bielsa to take full responsibility, describing his own legacy as leaving 'nothing good' for Uruguayan football. The 70-year-old Argentine, who had previously called himself a 'toxic perfectionist', saw his side lose to Spain after draws with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde.
Nearly 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft briefly entered South Korea's air defense identification zone, prompting Seoul to scramble fighter jets and lodge a protest with both countries. The aircraft did not violate South Korean airspace, and the patrol was described by Russia and China as a joint strategic exercise.
TASS reports the full FIFA World Cup round of 16 lineup is confirmed, with Colombia the last team to qualify after a 1-0 win over Ghana. The tournament's expanded 48-team format meant the knockout stage began with a round of 32, and the final is set for July 19.
South Korea have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing 10th among the 12 third-place teams. Despite a strong start, a loss to South Africa left them at the mercy of other results. Senegal claimed the final knockout spot on goal difference.
South Korea's Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina attended the Pax Silica Summit in Washington, where discussions focused on AI supply chain security and semiconductor cooperation. The U.S. announced the 'Pax Pass' project and a $50 million commitment to advance AI product shipping through Panama.
Legal experts and a legislator in Hong Kong say banning prediction markets would face practical challenges, as these platforms operate largely overseas and attract significant trading volumes. The platforms, including Polymarket and Kalshi, occupy a grey area under local gambling laws, raising concerns about market manipulation and consumer protection.
Germany topped Group E despite a loss to Ecuador, while Ivory Coast qualified for the knockout stages for the first time. The Netherlands secured a 5-1 win over Sweden, Japan celebrated the 1000th World Cup match with a 4-0 win over Tunisia, and Curaçao earned their first World Cup point with a draw against Ecuador.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Iran's pledge not to build nuclear weapons requires a 'very strong' verification system, as the US and Iran negotiate a permanent settlement. The nuclear programme remains a key sticking point, with contrasting information on UN inspectors' access and an uncertain fate for Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says inspectors will gain access to Iranian nuclear sites under the interim US-Iran agreement, despite conflicting signals from Tehran. The accord outlines 60 days of talks, with inspections and uranium downblending among the key issues.
Yonhap News Agency hosted the annual Korean Peninsula Symposium in Seoul, co-hosted by the Ministry of Unification and the Institute for National Security Strategy. Unification Minister Chung Dong-young called for a practical, phased approach to the North Korean nuclear issue, while President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed a commitment to pragmatic diplomacy.