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The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, with the knockout rounds set to begin. The tournament has already set new records for total goals and attendance, and all Round of 32 pairings have been finalized.
South Africa's men's football team made history by defeating South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the 63rd minute at Monterrey Stadium, securing second place in Group A and a last-32 clash with Canada.
Brazil and Morocco secured their places in the World Cup knockout rounds, with Brazil topping Group C and Morocco impressing in a 4-2 win over Haiti. The Round of 32 saw seven UEFA teams and four South American nations advance, including Paraguay's historic penalty shootout win over Germany. Other highlights include Ivory Coast's first-ever knockout appearance, Scotland's first World Cup victory in 28 years, and Australia's 2-0 win over Turkiye.
Zimbabwe's Senate has approved a constitutional amendment bill that would extend presidential terms from five to seven years and allow parliament to elect the president. The opposition has vowed to challenge the changes in court, while a court ruling dismissing a legal challenge has sparked divided reactions.
South Korea fell 1-0 to South Africa in their final Group A match, leaving their knockout round fate uncertain. Son Heung-min was benched as the team showed little urgency, while Mexico's win over Czechia ensured their own advancement.
South Korea's 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in group-stage elimination after a 1-0 loss to South Africa, finishing third in Group A with three points and failing to crack the top eight among third-place teams. Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a spot, while Croatia's win over Ghana further narrowed South Korea's path.
Brazil secured top spot in Group C with a 3-0 victory over Scotland, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice and Matheus Cunha adding a third. Neymar made his first international appearance in over two-and-a-half years, while Morocco earned second place after a 4-2 comeback win over Haiti.
Hundreds of China's most senior military officers attended a 10-week ideology training camp ordered by President Xi Jinping, studying his speeches and reading confessions from corrupt cadres as part of the military's deepening anti-corruption drive, according to South China Morning Post reports.
Leah Stewart, attacked by a shark at Coogee Beach, has woken from a 10-day induced coma and told her family 'I love you.' Her brother reports she is no longer critical and remembers the attack, while Australian beaches face repeated closures due to shark sightings.
As the 2026 World Cup group stage concludes, a new tiebreaker system and an expanded 48-team format are changing how teams qualify. Eight teams already have nothing to play for, while Mexico has secured a home knockout game and South Korea faces an uncertain path after a surprise loss.
Colombia's leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda conceded defeat to hard-right populist Abelardo de la Espriella, who won a razor-thin presidential runoff. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro disputes the result, alleging fraud and foreign interference, while the US and allies urge a peaceful transition. De la Espriella plans to be sworn in on August 7, possibly at a military facility despite Petro's opposition.
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race at the 2026 World Cup with five goals, as records tumble and the expanded format offers more games. France 24 and Al Jazeera weigh in on the blistering pace and challengers like Mbappé and Haaland.
Malawi has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to bring home thousands of citizens stranded in South Africa following recent unrest. First Capital Bank has donated K150 million to the effort, while the government works to coordinate the repatriation of an estimated 10,000 people.
Police in South Africa are investigating the murder of a Malawian national in Pietermaritzburg, as anti-immigrant groups demand that undocumented foreigners leave by June 30. The killing has sparked fear among migrant communities and prompted calls for peace from Zulu King Misuzulu, while authorities prepare for potential protests.
UNAids chief Winnie Byanyima has warned that the US decision to withdraw HIV and Aids funding from South Africa could cost lives and reverse years of progress. The US had been contributing about $400 million annually through Pepfar, while South Africa's health ministry says it is working towards self-reliance.
A new Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries finds only 23% of adults trust President Donald Trump on world affairs, with confidence dropping in most nations with trend data. Views of the US itself are also largely negative, and assessments of its reliability and role are worsening.
Lee Jung-hoo hit his fifth home run of the season, a career-long 414-foot blast, as the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 3-1. The South Korean outfielder raised his batting average to .331, second-best in MLB.
England and Ghana played out a 0-0 draw in their World Cup Group L match, with Ghana's determined defensive display frustrating the English side. Both teams now have four points from two games, with England ahead on goal difference and Ghana on the verge of advancing to the knockout stage.
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's family, allowing them to bury him in South Africa, overturning a lower court ruling that permitted the Zambian government to repatriate his remains. The court found that family rights prevail over the government's claim, while the family cited Lungu's feud with his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema.
Senior BRICS officials concluded a two-day security meeting in New Delhi, focusing on geopolitical tensions, economic challenges, and global security. India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire understanding and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while warning of declining multilateralism. The bloc, now expanded to 13 member states, represents a significant share of the global population and economy.