World Cup down to final four teams
The World Cup has reached its final week with just four teams remaining: France, Spain, England and Argentina. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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FIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournament | World Cup 2026 News
FIFA President Gianni Infantino considering a proposal to add a further 16 nations ahead of the World Cup in four years. Published On 12 Jul 202612 Jul 2026 FIFA officials will look at the possibility of expanding the World Cup by another 16 teams before the 2030 event, president Gianni Infantino said in an interview….
SolarWinds World Tour Nairobi: Driving partner growth and AI-powered observability in East Africa
On 20 May 2026, ATS Network Management, in partnership with SolarWinds, successfully hosted the SolarWinds World Tour – Partner Session at the prestigious Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi. The event delivered a full-house experience, bringing together partners from across East Africa for an engaging day of insights, innovation and collaboration. From thought-provoking sessions to networking…
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World Cup drives Google Search to record queries per second
Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. Kirill Kudryavtsev | Afp | Getty Images Alphabet-owned Google broke a search record thanks to the World Cup international soccer tournament. During…
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France vs Morocco: World Cup quarterfinal – prediction, start time, lineups | World Cup 2026 News
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U.S. hits back at Iran as world leaders meet in Turkey
The U.S. military struck back at Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for its recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. Meanwhile, world leaders gathered for the annual summit of NATO leaders in Turkey. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinal after beating Colombia | World Cup 2026 News
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties in World Cup last 16 to set up quarterfinal meeting with Argentina. Published On 7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026 Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw to set up a quarterfinal with defending champions Argentina. The two teams cancelled each other out on Tuesday in the final…