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‘We lost a lot of shootouts from 1990 and it became a thing. You have to credit Jordan Pickford and the boys – they’ve turned that round’ Joe Cole on how England ended their penalty hoodoo

England’s luck from the spot changed with a win over Colombia in the 2018 World Cup

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Polls open in Colombia presidential runoff between Trump-backed hardliner, leftist senator

Voters in Colombia began voting to choose a new president Sunday as hard-right White House-backed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella faces leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a high-stakes vote that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington.

France 24

Colombians vote in runoff election expected to trigger shift in decades-long armed conflict

Frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups

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Ghost of far-right paramilitaries hovers over Colombia’s presidential runoff vote

Colombians will choose on Sunday between two men whose lives have been very differently shaped by the militias, and whose visions for the country are poles apart

The Guardian - UK

Portugal vs Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Portugal vs Uzbekistan meet at NRG Stadium on June 23 with Portugal a -450 favorite. Our pick targets the win plus goals over 3 at +104.

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Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 predictions: Can Diaz and Rodriguez dismantle a DR Congo side that held Portugal to a draw in Group K?

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5 world market themes for the week ahead

Global markets are watching closely as a U.S.-Iran deal faces crucial weeks. Key economic data from the U.S. and Australia, along with Colombia's presidential election, will shape investor sentiment. London's major climate gathering also highlights energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions and rising AI power demands. Investors are keenly awaiting…

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How armed groups in Colombia are using TikTok to recruit young people

As Colombia’s conflict has intensified in recent years, armed groups have flooded social media like TikTok with videos aimed at getting new recruits – particularly young people. The FRANCE 24 Observers team investigated the inner workings of this new recruitment method.

France 24

Ahead of Colombia's elections, 'Latin America overall is going to the right'

In the lead-up to Colombia's presidential runoff, François Picard is pleased to welcome Renata Segura, Program Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Crisis Group. "What we're seeing in this election are two options that are very different from past elections," Segura explains. As Colombians focus heavily…

France 24

Uzbekistan celebrates first-ever World Cup goal despite defeat to Colombia

The Central Asian country's World Cup debut brought early-morning crowds, large public screenings and a memorable goal that many supporters considered more important than the final score.

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Democracy’s next big test: could a Trump-endorsed US citizen become Colombia’s president?

On Sunday, voters in Colombia will choose their next president in a contest that could have implications far beyond the country’s borders.

The Conversation

Colombia Presidential Runoff This Sunday: De la Espriella Leads, but the Margins Are Shrinking

Colombia votes Sunday in a tense presidential runoff: de la Espriella leads Cepeda in late polls as 408,000 troops deploy and a ceasefire takes hold.

Latin Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday's matches & moved up the table? Check all results and the latest group standings

FIFA World Cup 2026 Yesterday's Match: England kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-2 victory over Croatia. Ghana secured a dramatic late win against Panama, while Colombia triumphed 3-1 against debutants Uzbekistan. Czechia and South Africa played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw, with England, Ghana, and…

The Economic Times

Colombia sees new peace breakthrough as 100 rebels hand over arms

About 100 guerrillas surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia on Thursday under a peace deal with leftist President Gustavo Petro. The surrender came days before Sunday's presidential runoff election between Petro ally Senator Ivan Cepeda, who promises to continue the peace initiative, and far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who…

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Yesterday's man? Ronaldo does little to shake the perception

Cristiano Ronaldo's missed chances in Portugal's draw against DR Congo fuel debate about his current form. Coach Roberto Martinez defended the forward, emphasizing his experience and ability to attract defenders. Ronaldo's place in the starting lineup remains a talking point as Portugal prepares for upcoming matches against Uzbekistan and Colombia.

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Who will England play in the World Cup Round of 16? And what is their potential route to the final?

England have topped Group L to make it into the knockout stage of the World Cup

Sports Illustrated

James Rodriguez Enters Farewell World Cup Dance As Last of a Dying Breed

The Colombian maverick established his World Cup legacy in 2014 and is one of the last remaining classic South American No. 10’s.

The Independent UK

Colombia weighed down by ‘emotional energy’ of fans and pressure as favourites in World Cup opener

Coach Nestor Lorenzo said the support of the huge Colombian contingent in the Azteca ‘emotionally weighed’ on his players

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SPO:Díaz sparks Colombia's bid for World Cup redemption

Colombia have beaten Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening World Cup match, a strong start to the global showpiece after they missed qualification in 2022.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Diaz shines as Colombia outclass Uzbekistan

Colombia secured a 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan in their World Cup Group K debut. Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz, and Jaminton Campaz scored for Colombia. Uzbekistan responded in the second half with their first World Cup goal. The match took place at the Estadio Azteca. Colombia extended their strong group-stage record.

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Diaz dazzles for Colombia in 3-1 win

MEXICO CITY - ⁠It was ⁠12 years ago that Colombia forward James Rodriguez announced himself at the World Cup in Brazil — and though he led his side out for their 2026 ‌opener on Wednesday, it was teammate Luis Diaz who showed he could be the main man this year.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 results: England thrash Croatia as Harry Kane makes history

England began their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, featuring two goals from Harry Kane, who equalled Gary Lineker's World Cup scoring record. Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net for England in their winning start against Croatia. Portugal drew 1-1 with Democratic Republic of…

AAP

SPO:Luis Díaz sparks Colombia win in World Cup debut

Second-half goals from Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz gave Colombia a 3-1 win over debutants Uzbekistan as the last two teams began their World Cup campaign.

AAP

Díaz sparks Colombia's bid for World Cup redemption

Colombia have beaten Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening World Cup match, a strong start to the global showpiece after they missed qualification in 2022.

The Guardian - AU

Colombia squeeze past dogged Uzbekistan to open World Cup campaign with victory

The 3-1 scoreline didn’t fully reflect the pattern of the Group K match in Mexico City as Uzbekistan gave the South Americans a run for their money

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