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South Korea Football Association Denies Rumors, Seeks New Coach
South Korea's football association denied rumors while moving forward with appointing a new head coach following the team's disappointing elimination from 2026 World Cup qualifying. The KFA apologized to fans and pledged to review its failu
Eight Thai Agencies Launch FastPass Initiative
Eight government agencies have united under the newly launched Thailand FastPass initiative, forming a coordinated framework to reduce regulatory bottlenecks and accelerate the pace of investment proj...
Scaloni: No Easy Games in World Cup
Argentina's defending champions needed extra time to beat Cape Verde 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 32, with manager Scaloni insisting there are no easy matches at the tournament. The team advances to face Egypt in the Round of 16 on July 7.
Ibrahimovic Praises Cape Verde's Fearless World Cup Performance
Cape Verde's first World Cup campaign ended in a narrow loss to Argentina, but Zlatan Ibrahimović praised the island nation's fearless performance against world powerhouses.
Messi Reflects on Argentina's Close Win Over Cape Verde
Argentina's Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as the defending champions narrowly beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time during the 2026 World Cup round of 16, with Messi cautioning that every match at this level presents a formidable
Djokovic Matches Federer's Wimbledon Record
Novak Djokovic won his 105th Wimbledon match to equal Roger Federer's record at the tournament, defeating France's Arthur Rinderknech in the third round.
Thailand Celebrates Princess Chulabhorn's Birthday
On the Auspicious Occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana's Birthday, 4 July 2026 With deepest respect and sincere devotion, the Government Public Relations Dep...
FIFA Keeps Original Kickoff Time for Mexico-England Match
FIFA has confirmed the Mexico vs England World Cup Round of 16 match will kick off at its original 6:00 PM time on July 5 in Mexico City, rejecting proposals to move it earlier despite thunderstorm warnings.
Actress Urassaya Cheers Norway's World Cup Win
Thai actress Urassaya Sperbund cheered Norway to a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the 2026 World Cup round of 32, performing the viral Viking Row celebration as the team advanced.
Ronaldo Celebrates With Fans After Portugal Advances
Portugal advanced to the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 after beating Croatia 2-1, with Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating by greeting fans from his team hotel balcony in Toronto.
Lee Kang-in Vows to Improve After World Cup Exit
South Korea's Lee Kang-in vowed to improve after the team's disappointing group-stage elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pledging to work harder and deliver better results for the fans and his teammates.
Klopp Confirms Talks Over Germany National Team Job
Jürgen Klopp confirmed he is in talks to become Germany's national team coach following Julian Nagelsmann's departure after the team's early World Cup exit. The former Liverpool manager said discussions are ongoing but require time to final