By Reuters and published by CNA ATLANTA: Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to see England through to the World Cup round of 16 as they left it late to fight back and overcome a dogged Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 on Wednesday (July 1). Kane produced another match-winning performance for
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Mbappe double as France ease past Sweden 3-0 to reach last 16
By Reuters and published by CNA EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey: France’s 1998 World Cup triumph was built on a special bond between then-coach Aime Jacquet and his on-field lieutenant Didier Deschamps. Twenty-eight years later, Deschamps has built a strikingly similar relationship with Kylian Mbappe, trusting his captain to carry the entire squad with him
Read moreGermany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock
By Martyn Wood, AFP, and published by Yahoo!Sports GERMANY crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday (June 29). It marks the first time that Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a
Read moreArgentina’s depth a warning to rivals heading into World Cup knockouts
By Reuters and published by CNA DALLAS: Rampant Argentina made nine changes to their starting team yet still powered to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Jordan on Saturday (JunE 27), showcasing the remarkable squad depth that could prove crucial in their World Cup title defence. Only goalkeeper Emi Martinez and forward Lautaro Martinez kept
Read moreCape Verde extend World Cup ‘dream’ to set up Argentina meeting
By AFP and published by Yahoo!News WORLD CUP debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday (June 26) to extend their fairytale journey. The stalemate in Houston and Spain’s 1-0 win over Uruguay meant the team ranked 67 finished runners-up behind Spain
Read more2026 World Cup breaks record for most goals scored in a single tournament
By Reuters – published by CNA, and AFP – published by Yahoo!News INGLEWOOD, California: The 2026 World Cup became the highest-scoring edition in the tournament’s history during the United States’ Group D match against Turkey on Thursday, with Auston Trusty’s early opener producing the record-breaking 173rd goal and eclipsing the previous mark of 172
Read morePhuket tuk-tuk driver confesses in death of British boxer
A TUK-TUK driver in Phuket has confessed to an accident wherein British professional boxer Colin Cairney, 22, fell off the vehicle on Sunday (June 14) and later died at hospital, Amarin TV said this afternoon (June 18). Pol. Lt. Col. Surachat Thongyai, the investigating officer at Patong police station, said last Monday (June 15),
Read morePolice shut down 2 World Cup football betting websites
IN A crackdown on online betting during the current FIFA World Cup football tournament that started on June 11 and ends on July 19 the Anti-Online Grambling Centre police broke up two internet gambling networks today (June 17), PPTVHD36 and Amarin TV said. The two online gambling websites raided after police obtained search warrants
Read moreMP opposes new draft law blocking under-15s from Muay Thai
SHAKING UP the Thai sports world is a move by the National Human Rights Commission, together with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, to prohibit children under 15 years old from joining Muay Thai boxing with a People’s MP questioning whether this step would destroy the roots of this Thai boxing, which
Read moreMexico get World Cup party started with 2-0 win over nine-man South Africa
By Reuters and published by CNA MEXICO CITY: Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday (June 11) in an encounter with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at a thrumming Azteca
Read moreMonoMax unveils World Cup 2026 package price after Jasmine secured broadcasting rights
JASMINE International Plc (JAS) officially announced today (June 11) that it has secured the broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 for Thai viewers with all 104 matches to be aired on MonoMax streaming platform and over 40 matches, including the opening match and the final, on free-to-air TV via Monomax Sports, Amarin TV
Read moreThailand the only Asean Country that has not yet bought World Cup broadcasting rights
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAILAND NOW remains as the only one among a total of 11 Asean countries which has not yet purchased broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 scheduled to kick off in a wee hour of Friday. Negotiations between the FIFA and a Thai telecom firm, namely Jasmine International Pcl,
Read moreIran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official
By Reuters and published by CNA IRAN’S World Cup football players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official told Reuters on Friday (June 5), just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between the two countries. Iran’s ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, said
Read moreFIFA yet denies World Cup broadcasting price cut for Thailand
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE FEDERATION Internationale de Football Association has so far declined to meet Thailand’s persistent call for a substantial cut in price of the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 whereas Vietnam, a fellow ASEAN member country, has been reportedly offered a relatively low price. Jasmine International Pcl. has
Read moreThailand among 4 Asean countries not yet buying World Cup broadcasting rights
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAILAND is currently among four out of a total of 11 Asean countries where the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have not yet been bought whilst the Thais may be more or less anticipating to view the world football tournament live and free as usual anyway. The
Read moreGovt urged to negotiate price cut for FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting rights
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SPORTS today (May 21) suggested the government negotiate a reduction in the high cost of the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting rights for Thailand, compared to relatively low prices offered to China and India. The House Committee on Sports’ deputy chair Watcharapon Tomornsak called on the
Read moreStylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought
ISTANBUL: Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tieleman’s and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday (May 20). Unai Emery’s side took the lead late in the first half in Istanbul through Tielemans’ thunderous volley. Buendia increased Villa’s
Read morePrivate sector encouraged to sponsor World Cup 2026 in lieu of govt
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE THAI private sector would probably be encouraged to substantially finance live broadcasts of the FIFA World Cup 2026 from North America during next month and July other than rely on an inadequate government budget in the face of expensive broadcasting rights. Prime Minister’s Office Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi said today
Read more1.3 billion baht in govt budget okayed to buy World Cup broadcasting rights
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A SUM OF 1.3 BILLION baht in initial budget was today (May 12) approved by the Bhumjaithai-led government for Thailand to buy broadcasting rights for World Cup 2026 football games from North America during a five-and-a-half-weeks period. The Bhumjaithai-led cabinet of ministers has approved the 1.3 billion baht initial government
Read moreThais assured to view World Cup 2026 live
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER Anutin Charnvirakul today (May 5) confirmed that the Thais will definitely view World Cup 2026 football games to be broadcast live from host countries in North America between next month and July. Anutin told reporters at Government House that the Bhumjaithai-led government will see to it that the
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