- Jul 3
US blocks María Corina Machado's return to Venezuela after twin earthquakes kill more than 2,500
The Trump administration forced a private jet carrying Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to turn back mid-flight, fearing her return could destabilize the country after the June 24 twin earthquakes that killed over 2,500 people and injured 12,400.
- Jul 3
Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink before exiting World Cup in extra time
The tournament debutants held the reigning champions to a 3-2 thriller after extra time, having drawn with Spain and Uruguay in the group stage.
- Jul 1
US deploys 900 troops to Venezuela as earthquake death toll nears 2,000 and families accuse government of neglect
More than 900 US military personnel are on the ground in Venezuela supporting search-and-rescue operations after twin earthquakes killed nearly 2,000 people, as families accuse the government of a slow response.
- Jun 30
Haaland's 86th-minute goal sends Norway past Ivory Coast 2-1 in Dallas, securing a historic last-16 spot against Brazil
Erling Haaland's late strike, his fifth of the World Cup, gave Norway a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast and a first-ever place in the tournament's knockout stages, where Brazil awaits.
- Jun 30
Norway and Ivory Coast meet in World Cup last 32 with Brazil showdown next
The Elephants and the Drillos meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington with a place in the round of 16 against Brazil on the line.
- Jun 30
Opposition leader and Nobel laureate Machado says Venezuela blocked her flight home after deadly earthquakes
Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said the Venezuelan government closed commercial airspace to prevent her from returning after twin earthquakes that killed more than 1,700 people. The United States declined to support her travel plans, exposing divisions in Washington.
- Jun 29
Spain faces Austria in World Cup last 32 as Canada becomes first to reach round of 16
After winning Group H, Spain will meet Austria in the round of 32 on 2 July in Los Angeles, with Portugal or Croatia possibly waiting in the last 16.
- Jun 29
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Paraguay eliminated four-time champions Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 and prompting a national holiday.
- Jun 28
Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 1,430 as Czech USAR team arrives and builds base camp
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, leaving at least 1,430 people dead, 3,238 injured and nearly 69,000 missing. Czech rescuers arrived Sunday morning and are now preparing to search collapsed buildings in the hardest-hit coastal state of La Guaira.
