Argentina captain Lionel Messi spoke candidly after his team's narrow 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde in the round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing that no match is easy at this level. The defending champions required extra time to overcome Cape Verde, who were making their World Cup debut. With this victory, Argentina remains on track to defend their title and will next face Egypt in the round of 32.

Following the match, Messi discussed the team's performance: "This is what makes the World Cup special. Every team competes fiercely, every game is difficult. We gave everything we had, but we didn't show our best football." He added, "We knew this would be a tough match. In the World Cup, nothing comes for free. Now it's time to rest, learn from today, and focus on the next game. I want to congratulate Cape Verde on their excellent performance."

Messi also reflected on the match's tactical challenges: "Scoring the first goal was the hardest part. We thought it would help us control the game and play more calmly, but it was the opposite. At times we lost possession, retreated too deep, and couldn't press them as we wanted. They used their strengths and managed to equalize."

In this match, Messi set several World Cup records: he became the first player in history to score 20 goals in World Cup history, the first player to score in 8 consecutive World Cup matches, and the first player to score against 14 different national teams in World Cup history.

Astrologer Khuntha Shinbunchon forecasts that Venus will enter Leo on July 6, 2569 at 11:19 PM, bringing peak charm for the year in love, finances, and social life for three fortunate signs.

Leo will experience the strongest personal magnetism of the year, with romance, finances, and social interactions flourishing. The sign will attract interest, admiration, and support from others.

Aries will enjoy vibrant love life and good fortune from personal talents, particularly in creative work, marketing, and entertainment.

Sagittarius will benefit from international relationships, travel, and long-distance romance.

Astrologer Khuntha Shinbunchon recommends making merit through monastic alms, donating light bulbs and candles during this auspicious period.

At 6:30 AM on July 4th, emergency and water rescue personnel responded to reports of a body floating in the Chao Phraya River near the Sanam Luang Bridge on Ratchawithi Road in Bangkok's Dusit District. Officers arrived at the scene with police and volunteers from the Ruamkatyannyu Foundation and discovered a male body floating in the water, dressed in a t-shirt and long pants. Rescue teams used equipment and rope to retrieve the body for examination. Forensic officers and a medical examiner from Siriraj Hospital performed an autopsy to establish the victim's identity. Preliminary findings suggest the man had been deceased for 1-2 days. Authorities are actively searching for relatives and conducting further investigation to determine the cause of death.

Thailand's Meteorology Department issued its fifth warning on tropical storm Maysak on July 4, 2025. As of 4 a.m., the storm was positioned over the South China Sea about 170 kilometers south of Nanning, China, at coordinates 20.3°N, 109.0°E, with maximum winds of 74 kilometers per hour, moving northwest at 20 kilometers per hour. The storm is expected to make landfall near Nanning between July 4-5 but will not enter Thai territory.

Under the combined influence of Maysak and monsoon troughs affecting northern and upper northeastern Thailand, plus strong southwest monsoon winds over the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, rainfall is increasing nationwide with heavy to very heavy downpours expected, especially in the northern, upper northeastern, eastern, and southern regions. Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue in the upper northern and upper northeastern areas through July 5-6.

Sea conditions are intensifying. The upper Andaman Sea will see waves of 2-3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will have waves around 2 meters, over 2 meters during thunderstorms. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and avoid thunderstorm areas. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should remain ashore during this period.

The public is urged to plan activities and travel carefully. Updates are available from the Meteorology Department website (http://www.tmd.go.th), phone 0-2399-4012-13, and 1182, available 24 hours daily. The next forecast will be issued July 4 at 11 a.m.

Affected provinces on July 4: Extreme rainfall expected in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, and Nakhon Phanom (Northeast); Chanthaburi and Trat (East). Heavy rainfall expected across nine northern provinces, eight northeastern provinces, four central provinces, three eastern provinces, and four southern provinces.

Affected provinces on July 5: Extreme rainfall in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, and Ubon Ratchathani (Northeast); Chanthaburi and Trat (East). Heavy rainfall across twelve northern and upper northeastern provinces.

A freight train engine carrying oil caught fire early on July 4, 2569 near Wat Dis Hongsaaram on Phetchburi Road in Bangkok's Ratchathewi District. Emergency radio center 191 dispatched firefighters and rescue personnel from Phayathai Fire Station to investigate. At the scene, officials found a long train consisting of cylindrical capsule-shaped oil tanker cars with flames and heavy smoke billowing from the engine compartment. Responding quickly, firefighters used chemical suppressants and brought the fire under control within approximately 20 minutes, leaving only smoke. Railway officials are now moving the locomotive away from the tracks for detailed inspection to determine the cause of the fire.

FIFA will keep the original kickoff time for the Mexico vs England Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup, despite reports that the game would be moved six hours earlier due to weather conditions. The match was originally scheduled for 6:00 PM local time on July 5 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (7:00 AM Thailand time on July 6). Weather forecasts indicated a risk of thunderstorms during that time slot, leading to plans to reschedule the match to noon local time on July 5 (1:00 AM Thailand time on July 6) for safety reasons. However, FIFA confirmed to Reuters that the match will still be played at the originally scheduled time.