Spain created FIFA World Cup history with a sixth straight clean sheet after defeating Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16, while goalkeeper Unai Simon stretched his record-breaking shutout run to 609 minutes.
France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back after Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla posted racist remarks following France's Round of 16 victory over Paraguay. The French Football Federation has also announced plans to pursue legal action.
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on July 7, even as global crude oil prices eased following reduced tensions in West Asia and OPEC+'s decision to increase oil production.
FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension ahead of the United States' FIFA World Cup Round of 16 tie against Belgium after Donald Trump requested a review, sparking criticism from Belgium, UEFA and England coach Thomas Tuchel.
Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to a heartbreaking end after a 2-1 defeat to Norway. The biggest talking point after the Round of 16 clash was why tournament top scorer Vinicius Jr was not chosen to take Brazil's first-half penalty, with Carlo Ancelotti and the winger both explaining the decision.
Authorities have banned visits to waterfalls, forts, dams, rivers and lakes across Thane district as relentless monsoon rain raises the risk of floods, landslides and accidents.