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Samba meets Viking resistance, Mexican Wave set to rise in the English Channel
Samba meets Viking resistance, Mexican Wave set to rise in the English Channel
FIFA World Cup 2026

Samba meets Viking resistance, Mexican Wave set to rise in the English Channel

Some nights in the World Cup knockout stage are not just about football, they are about writing history. Tonight is one such night. At 2:00 am Bangladesh time, five-time world champions Brazil will face Europe's rising force Norway at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. And at 6:00 am tomorrow, hosts Mexico will battle England at the legendary Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. On one side, the Vikings will try to stop the samba artistry; on the other, England will look to protect their heritage against the roar of the Mexican Wave. The backdrops may differ, but the goal is the same, a place in the quarter-finals.

Canada face Morocco, France take on Paraguay
Canada face Morocco, France take on Paraguay
FIFA World Cup 2026

Canada face Morocco, France take on Paraguay

Once the group stage ends, the story of the World Cup changes. There is no room for error, only the fight for survival. A pass, a tackle, a mistake or a moment of magic can write history. Dreams built over four years hang in the balance of 90 minutes. Today, four teams step onto the Round of 16 stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — hosts Canada, African surprise package Morocco, European powerhouses France and South American fighters Paraguay. Two matches, four different philosophies, but one goal: a place in the quarter-finals.

Will Spanish armada, Portuguese artistry, or Croat experience prevail
Will Spanish armada, Portuguese artistry, or Croat experience prevail
FIFA World Cup 2026

Will Spanish armada, Portuguese artistry, or Croat experience prevail

In the knockout stages of the World Cup, statistics can provide confidence, but never guarantees. History has shown time and again that the team looking superior on paper does not always emerge victorious. A single misplaced pass, a corner kick, a sudden counter-attack, or a moment of individual brilliance from a player can completely rewrite the narrative of the entire tournament. On this very stage of uncertainty, four European powerhouses—Spain, Austria, Portugal, and Croatia—will battle for a ticket to the quarter-finals on Thursday (July 2).

Who’s journey ends today in World Cup
Who’s journey ends today in World Cup
FIFA World Cup 2026

Who’s journey ends today in World Cup

The knockout stage of the World Cup is the most ruthless yet thrilling chapter of football. One moment of error can end four years of dreams, while one perfect pass or brilliant goal can write history. Tonight brings three different stories. One features a former world champion fighting to protect their status, another has the hosts facing extra pressure of expectations, and the third pits two equally strong teams against each other in a test of tactics and courage.

Holy Artisan murder: Leave to appeal awaiting hearing even after 10 years
Holy Artisan murder: Leave to appeal awaiting hearing even after 10 years
Report

Holy Artisan murder: Leave to appeal awaiting hearing even after 10 years

Today marks a decade since the terrorist attack and murder at the Holy Artisan Bakery in Gulshan, the capital. The horrific attack on July 1, 2016, in which 22 people were killed, created a huge stir in the country and abroad. After passing through the stages of the trial court and the High Court, the case is now at the doorstep of the Appellate Division. The leave to appeal filed by the six surviving convicts against the life imprisonment sentence given by the High Court is still awaiting hearing, so the case has not been finally disposed of.

Algeria–Austria Group Stage clash: The match that shamed the beautiful game
Algeria–Austria Group Stage clash: The match that shamed the beautiful game
FIFA World Cup 2026

Algeria–Austria Group Stage clash: The match that shamed the beautiful game

Football, at its finest, is a theatre of uncertainty — where every second holds the promise of drama, every pass the threat of danger, and every match the possibility of something unforgettable. Fans buy tickets and fill stadiums for goals, for tension, for the electric unpredictability of genuine competition.

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