Cape Verde secure historic point amid drama
Underdogs Cape Verde produced yet another historic FIFA World Cup result by holding South American giants Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Miami Stadium.
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The Beiranvand wall: how Iran's goalkeeper single-handedly thwarted Belgium
When the referee blew the final whistle at the Galaxy Stadium in Los Angeles, the scoreboard still read 0-0. However, the numbers completely masked the true narrative of the match. For the entire 90 minutes, a star-studded Belgian side featuring Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku launched relentless waves of attacks. In the first half alone, Belgium commanded an overwhelming 81% of the possession and registered 11 shots on goal, while Iran managed just two. Statistically, it should have been a one-sided blowout.
10-man Belgium resilient in stalemate with Iran
Belgium's pursuit of a definitive breakthrough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains on hold. Rudi Garcia’s side battled to a grueling 0-0 draw against a disciplined Iran national team at the Los Angeles Stadium. A match defined by tactical caution exploded into high drama mid-way through the second half, leaving the Red Devils to survive a frantic final third with only ten men on the pitch.
Dutch-Japan eye victory, Spain enters the field to turn around
Every match on the World Cup stage is like a new chapter. The first match only opens the door to possibilities, and the second match often writes the outline of fate. Sometimes it is a life-or-death equation, sometimes a story of the wings of dreams expanding further. In that reality, Spain is entering a difficult test of survival, and the Netherlands and Japan have strengthened their position on the road to the title with big wins. In the same atmosphere, the current world champion Argentina is also facing a new challenge.
Maracanazo to Pelé: How a nation's tears birthed a football empire
History is sometimes written through a single game of football. A single goal can change the fate of a nation. A single defeat can leave such a deep wound in the hearts of millions that the pain is carried for generations. On July 16, 1950, such a day arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a day that would be forever etched in history as the 'Maracanazo'. But history does not only tell stories of wounds. It also tells stories of rebirth. The story of a nation that rises from destruction is truly extraordinary. And the hero of that rise was Pelé.
First match over, all eyes on second match to keep WC dream alive
The first whistle on the World Cup stage marks the beginning of the race of dreams. Some sprint straight towards the destination, while others face a tough equation right after the first blow. After the completion of the first match for the 48 teams in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the football world now stands at such a turning point. In this new format World Cup, there are only three matches. As a result, one win can open the door to the knockout stage, while one mistake can put the entire World Cup in uncertainty.
Portugal and Ronaldo: one dream, two names
In the history of the World Cup, there are some stories that belong not just to one team but also to one person. The story of Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo is exactly like that. On one side is a country's dream of winning the World Cup for the first time, and on the other is the only incompleteness in the career of one of the greatest footballers of all time. The two dreams seem woven into the same thread.
Brazil-Argentina football craze in the innocent hearts of children
A special scene is seen in Bangladesh whenever the Football World Cup comes. From village sidewalks to city alleys, from school grounds to roof railings—the flags of Brazil and Argentina fly everywhere. Surprisingly, many children become supporters of one team without knowing anything about the history, football tradition, or players of these countries. The question is, why do children in Bangladesh support Brazil or Argentina without realizing it? There are various social, family, cultural, and psychological reasons behind this.
How effective the proposed budget in generating new opportunities?
The investment landscape in Bangladesh differs significantly from that of its neighboring countries, including India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In those nations, many first-generation entrepreneurs possess the capability to initiate new investments using their personal savings, without the need for bank loans. Conversely, among the prominent business figures in Bangladesh who have risen to prominence since independence, none have pursued new investments solely through their own savings. Even if some possess the financial means, they tend to embark on new ventures by securing substantial bank loans, largely due to the intricate tax framework.
Kingdom of notifications: Minister, ministry or the magnificent rumour
The administrative history of Bangladesh has always been marked by peculiar incidents. However, the recent occurrence involving the Ministry of Commerce stands out as a particularly unusual case, prompting the average citizen to question who is truly in charge of the state's administration.
Six-month wait for deprived officials of 27th BCS
After a long 17-year legal battle, they got jobs. They also got the opportunity to join the state service through the Supreme Court's verdict. But even after assuming office, a large portion of the deprived officials of the 27th BCS are not getting their salaries for months. As a result, the joy of getting a job through the court's verdict has faded for many due to financial uncertainty and administrative complications.
Although customers miss two days of games, GP's account enriched with large amount
Grameenphone's FIFA World Cup Pass buyers missed two days of World Cup matches, including the opening ceremony. However, Grameenphone's account has been enriched with a large amount. Even after paying the subscription fee, they were not seeing anything on the device screen except a message as soon as the game started. Again, Grameenphone did not express any regret or mention any technical error in that message. On the contrary, the message blamed the customers. The message read, 'Device Limit Reached'.
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