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Austria draw with Algeria in World Cup thriller to progress and send Iran home

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Austria and Algeria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday, ‌a result that perfectly suited both sides, sending them into the World Cup last 32 and ending Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.

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World Cup 2026: Algeria and Austria advance after dramatic draw, knock Iran out of group stage

Austria fought back to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw with Algeria in their final World Cup Group J match on Saturday, with two stoppage-time goals securing both teams a place in the Round of 32 and eliminating Iran. Argentina topped the group, while Austria finished second and Algeria advanced among…

France 24

Algeria vs. Austria—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

There’s scope for collusion when Algeria and Austria meet in Kansas City.

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Kansas City man went on two shooting sprees, but police fail to find him after his house burns down. Now, a call over a smell might have answers

“We were confident that all of the survivable places in this house had been searched.”

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Turkey produces last minute winner to beat the US as Germany end win streak with loss to Ecuador

The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages.

Euronews

Lionel Messi’s teammates pen emotional message to Argentina captain on 39th birthday

The Argentina captain celebrated his 39th birthday in Kansas City after scoring five goals at the World Cup in two victories over Algeria and Austria

The Independent UK

From Miami to Kansas City, Federal Teams Are Yanking Drones Out of World Cup Airspace

The Federal Aviation Administration has said drone operators who enter restricted airspace without federal authorization can face fines of up to $100,000, criminal charges and the confiscation of their drones.

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How an obscure club from Ecuador is producing players for Arsenal, Chelsea, and the biggest clubs in Europe

We’re not in Sangolqui anymore. In Kansas City, Moises Caicedo, Piero Hincapie and co spray passes around in a dominant performance on the global stage of the World Cup.

Evening Standard

Who is Eloy Room? How Curacao goalkeeper made history with 15-save performance

The 37-year-old spent most of his career playing as a back-up goalkeeper in the Netherlands but became Curacao royalty in Kansas City on a historic night for the Caribbean nation

The Independent UK

Curacao gains first-ever World Cup point after 15 Eloy Room saves

Curacao's goalkeeper, Eloy Room, delivered a historic performance, making 15 saves to secure a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, earning his nation its first-ever World Cup point. Room's exceptional goalkeeping was one save short of the World Cup record and the most made without extra time, drawing comparisons to Tim Howard's…

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026: Curacao earn first point as they hold Ecuador to goalless draw

Ecuador's hopes in World Cup 2026 took a hit after they could only manage a goalless draw against Curacao in Kansas City. They controlled the ball well and crafted several scoring opportunities, but were denied by an impressive showing from Curacao's goalkeeper, Eloy Room.

The Economic Times

Curaçao frustrate Ecuador to keep debut World Cup campaign alive

Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a string of saves on Saturday night in Kansas City to help his teammates claim their first point at a World Cup following a 0-0 draw with Ecuador.

Radio France Internationale

Heroic Eloy Room breaks goalkeeper record to help Curacao create history in first World Cup point

The goalkeeper made the most saves (15) ever in a 90-minute World Cup match, with Ecuador held to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City

The Independent UK

World Cup debutants Curaçao clinch historic first point after holding Ecuador to draw

Tiny Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup, clinched their maiden point on Saturday after battling to a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City thanks to an outstanding performance from goalkeeper ⁠Eloy Room.

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The Guardian - US

Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Eloy Room set a World Cup record for saves and Curaçao earned their first-ever World Cup point. Real Alexander Abnos’ minute-by-minute report.

The Guardian - UK

Spaceship stadiums and Ronaldo-mania: Guardian writers’ first impressions of the World Cup

Tournament has completed its first week and while the logistics have sometimes been challenging, the people and the football have been good

The Independent UK

An Uber driver for World Cup fans was injured in Kansas City shootings that also left a man dead

Police say that an Uber driver taking American fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead

AAP

A city's push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy

Kansas City, Missouri, plans to boost security by installing facial recognition cameras on buses

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The Independent UK

Push for facial recognition on public buses ignites fierce debate in Kansas City

The state of Missouri declined to help fund the initiative due to facial recognition concerns

Sports Illustrated

Dry Taps, Baseball, Rodeos—World Cup Fans Are Having a Blast in North America

Boston, Dallas, Kansas City and Vancouver are among cities swarmed with World Cup fans.

Medical Daily

FIFA World Cup 2026 Health Risks: Heat Illness, Infectious Disease, and Food Safety Warnings Across 16 Host Cities

PAHO issued major health warnings for FIFA World Cup 2026: heat illness, infectious disease, and food safety risks across 16 U.S., Canada, and Mexico host cities.

Euronews

Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0

France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener.

FourFourTwo

Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in sensational one-man display

Lionel Messi's Argentina defeated Algeria by three goals to nil in Kansas City on Tuesday evening

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina is skilfully defending its title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

Argentina's football champions are back on the World Cup stage. Dedicated fans have traveled thousands of miles, some by bicycle, to support their team. Many are spending significant amounts of money to witness the matches. Lionel Messi, a legendary player, is a major draw for global fans.

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi creates more history with Argentina after fabulous hat-trick reveals World Cup truth

The 37-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history

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