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Belgium under health alert as record-high heatwave hits the continent

Belgium joins the list of European countries on alert due to extreme temperatures as record-high heatwaves hit the continent.

Euronews

England’s surprisingly poor World Cup group stage record – and why it might not be a problem

England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their second match at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday evening. This result means that England have failed to win all of their group games again, and their overall record in the early stages of international football’s biggest tournament is…

The Independent UK

World Cup third place table: Who is in pole position to qualify ahead of final round of fixtures?

The final round of World Cup group games will begin on Wednesday evening, with each team at the tournament having played two games so far. The top two from each group will qualify for the last-32, while the top eight third-placed sides will also join them. As things stand, Scotland…

The Independent UK

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US eases restrictions on Iranian national football team allowing travel two days before next match

The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

Euronews

2026 World Cup Projected Bracket: It’s Opening Up for the USMNT

With only one round of group stage games remaining, Mauricio Pochettino’s side could be in line for a relatively inviting run to the quarterfinals.

Sports Illustrated

Belgian royals roll out red carpet for Japan's emperor

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako received a ceremonial welcome at the Royal Palace of Brussels as they began a state visit to Belgium.

Euronews

Japan's emperor and empress arrive in Belgium for state visit

The arrival of Japan's emperor and empress in Belgium marks a symbolic moment for two countries whose partnership stretches back more than a century and a half.

Euronews

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The World Cup has served as a timely reminder that maybe we can all get along

IN FOCUS: Holly Baxter writes about the unexpectedly heartwarming and heartrending moments — from Freddy the German to Norwegian longboats on the New York City subway and an unlikely social media star from Cape Verde — that have played out on the sidelines of 2026’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Jeremy Doku confirms return to Belgium squad after celebrating birth of child

Doku and his wife welcomed their first child on Monday after the winger dashed to London from the World Cup

The Independent UK

TV pundit apologises after racist comment during Belgium World Cup game

Bogdanović most notably played for La Liga side Atlético Madrid and Germany's Werder Bremen during his career.

Euronews

New Zealand vs Belgium World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Belgium at -450 to clinch Group G, New Zealand needing a win to survive. Our picks for this must-win World Cup clash.

Sports Lens

Egypt vs Iran World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Egypt need just a draw to reach the Round of 16 for the first time ever. Our Egypt vs Iran World Cup 2026 predictions back Egypt to win at +145.

Sports Lens

The contested legacy of Edmund Dene Morel – the man who exposed the murderous exploits of King Leopold II in the Belgian Congo

Young shipping clerk Edmund Dene Morel was working as for the Liverpool firm Elder Dempster when he noticed what appeared to be a discrepancy in the figures. What Morel found in his investigation of that discrepancy would expose one of the most notorious systems of violence of the colonial era:…

The Conversation

Afghan Taliban to meet EU officials in rare meeting behind closed doors

Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migrants seeking asylum in the European Union

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Afghan Taliban set for EU migration talks slammed by rights groups

The EU is expected to hold talks on returning failed Afghan asylum-seekers with a Taliban delegation in Brussels Tuesday after Belgium issued one-day visas for the team, overriding criticisms from human rights groups. The 27-member bloc does not recognise the Taliban administration, but the European Commission invited a team from…

Euronews

Brussels residents cool off in fountains as heatwave grips Belgium

People flocked to fountains in Brussels' Parc du Cinquantenaire as temperatures climbed during a heatwave expected to intensify later this week.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday's matches?

Egypt made history with their maiden World Cup win, a 3-1 triumph over New Zealand, while Argentina and France solidified their knockout stage berths with dominant performances. Norway secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Senegal, boosting their progression hopes. Meanwhile, Belgium and Iran played out a goalless draw, and Uruguay…

The Guardian - AU

World Cup Group D permutations: supercomputer says Socceroos will progress

Even a narrow defeat against Paraguay in their final group game should be enough to earn a place in the last 32, where Belgium may await

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Sports Illustrated

Jeremy Doku Departs 2026 World Cup for Birth of First-Born Son

The Belgium star’s son, Praise, was born on Monday.

Euronews

Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for EU migration talks

The EU is preparing to host Taliban representatives for the first time since the group's return to power in Afghanistan.

International Business Times UK

'Family Comes First': Watkins Defends Doku Over Potential World Cup Exit for Wife's Birth

Ollie Watkins defends Jeremy Doku amid backlash over a childbirth comment controversy, as debate grows over his possible World Cup departure for the birth of his child.

AAP

SOC:Iran squad leaves dressing room note calling for peace

The note was left at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles after the team's draw with Belgium.

AAP

Iran squad leaves dressing room note calling for peace

The note was left at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles after the team's draw with Belgium.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Cape Verde stun again, Spain get their redemption

Spain got their World Cup redemption and their first win by comfortably beating Saudi Arabia 4-0. Belgium went down to 10 men after the eighth red card of the tournament was handed out. The Red Devils struggled against Iran, and that game ended on a dry tally of 0-0. The…

International Business Times UK

'We Leave With Dignity': Iran World Cup Players Leave Emotional Handwritten Letter After Belgium Draw

Iran's World Cup team left a heartfelt letter in Los Angeles, thanking supporters and referencing the Minab tragedy that killed 168 people after a tragic US strike.

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