… Thomas Tuchel’s side made it hard for themselves against the co-hosts but handed the battling Mexicans their first-ever World Cup defeat at the iconic venue to set up a last-eight clash with Norway who shocked Brazil 2-1 earlier on Sunday. …
… That was Brazil’s Garrincha in 1962 – before automatic bans were in place, and the failure to impose a sanction was shrouded in allegations of political interference.
… The report reviewed 29 IMF documents issued between February 2022 and February 2025 across 11 countries – Ghana, Brazil, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Zambia and Zimbabwe. …
Erling Haaland’s second-half double helped Norway stun five-time winners Brazil and book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time. …
… They impressed in drawing with Brazil in their opening game, before contrasting wins over Scotland and Haiti – the first a hard-fought slog following a goal inside two minutes, the latter a frenetic 4-2 against free-wheeling, already eliminated foes. …
… The noise was incredible,” Leif Lindberg, one of the two assistant referees at the 2002 final between Brazil and Germany, tells CNN Sports of his World Cup debut on June 4, 2002. …
… Countries such as Brazil, Nigeria and Indonesia have demonstrated that relocating an administrative capital can strengthen governance while supporting regional development. …
A U.S. District Judge ruled that a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa issuance to applicants from 75 countries exceeded the Secretary of State's authority and violated federal immigration law. The suspended policy affected applicants from nations in Latin America, the Balkans, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, which the State Department said posed risks of becoming a public charge.
A U.S. District Judge ruled that a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa issuance to applicants from 75 countries exceeded the Secretary of State's authority and violated federal immigration law. The suspended policy affected applicants from nations in Latin America, the Balkans, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, which the State Department said posed risks of becoming a public charge.
Opposition activist and rapper Vigario Luis Balanta was beaten to death and his body dumped in a field outside Guinea-Bissau's capital in March; his killing has driven the political movement he founded underground as the country remains under military rule since November.
Brazilian great Ronaldinho has announced a comeback at age 46 with Italian Serie C side Ravenna, hoping to score his 300th career goal. The former Barcelona, PSG and AC Milan player, who retired in 2015, will become a shareholder in the club and attended a public unveiling event dubbed "Ronaldinho Day".
Brazilian President Lula da Silva welcomed an oil discovery announced by state-run Petrobras near the Amazon river's mouth, calling it a potential "passport to the country's future," despite environmental concerns about ecosystem damage from potential spills. The offshore field, located about 175km off the Amazon coast at a depth of 2,886m, has unknown size and uncertain commercial viability.
Peru's military attacked illegal gold mining camps in Tambopata National Park in the Peruvian Amazon this week, destroying equipment and mining infrastructure. The operation, called Operation Mercury 2, follows a similar 2017 campaign that initially achieved a 90% drop in mining but the activity eventually grew back to surpass previous numbers.
WAFCON debutants Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women African Cup of Nations final on Sunday at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, with the winner taking home USD 2 million and the prestigious trophy.
Police in Brazil recovered eight illustrations by Henri Matisse worth about $200,000 that were stolen from a library in São Paulo in December. The works were found at a home in São Bernardo do Campo, and a 44-year-old suspect was arrested; five engravings by Brazilian artist Candido Portinari taken in the same heist remain missing.
Poland's football federation said preparations for next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule as the tournament approaches, despite being the first FIFA event held amid a governance dispute over World Cup commercial rights. New Zealand and France have confirmed their participation in the tournament running from September 5 to 27.
Netherlands forward Memphis Depay said Corinthians breached an agreement to extend his contract, which he says was explicitly agreed by the club's president and departments. Corinthians cited financial sustainability concerns for the decision not to renew the 32-year-old's deal.
Poland said preparations for next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule, amid a governance dispute between UEFA and FIFA over commercial rights. New Zealand and France have confirmed their participation in the tournament, which runs from September 5 to 27.
Ghana's senior women's national football team has demanded payment of outstanding bonuses and per diems, accusing the government of neglect and inadequate support during the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The players, who exited at the quarterfinal stage after losing 2-1 to Malawi, expressed frustration over lack of official support and called for transparency, accountability, and better professional conditions.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang bid farewell to outgoing Brazilian Ambassador Mariana Gonçalves Madeira, thanking her on behalf of President Mahama and the Ghanaian government for her service. The Vice President highlighted Ghana and Brazil's deep historical and cultural ties, and discussed areas of cooperation including agriculture, energy, security, trade, and international initiatives.
Brazil's central bank will require certain cryptocurrency transfers to be delayed by up to 24 hours starting next year to curb fraud facilitated through virtual assets. The rule applies to transfers over $10,000 sent to foreign virtual-asset firms or self-custody wallets, measured per transaction or by daily customer total.
Malawi defeated Ghana 2-1 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Sunday, securing their first-ever place at the Women's World Cup. The victory also means Malawi will face Algeria in Wednesday's semi-final, while Nigeria's elimination opens the possibility of two additional African representatives through a play-off route.
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Four quarter-final losers—Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and South Africa—can still qualify through intercontinental play-offs in November and December.
The US has offered $1bn to Colombia hours after right-wing populist Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president. De la Espriella, an admirer of Donald Trump, vowed an "all-out war" on drug cartels in his inaugural speech, and the US said the security package would help achieve shared goals including fighting organised crime and illegal immigration.
Chelsea defeated AC Milan 3-0 in a pre-season friendly in Jakarta, with Joao Pedro scoring twice and Moises Caicedo adding the third. The win came after successive defeats to Tottenham and Juventus under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has agreed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid keeping him at the club until 30 June 2032, ending speculation over a potential move to Arsenal.
The US has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington in a reciprocal action after Brazil denied visas to two US State Department officials last month, with Brazil's government claiming the officials sought to meddle in its elections. The cancellation marks the latest escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two countries, which have also involved US tariffs on Brazil and terrorist designations of Brazilian gangs.
Real Madrid have made Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer to keep the 26-year-old Brazil winger, who has entered the final 12 months of his current deal and has attracted interest from Arsenal. The club expects a response within hours.
Rev Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, is leading five Executive Presbytery officers on a week-long apostolic and missions visit to The Gambia, where they will visit church branches, ordain pastors, dedicate a new temple, and meet with national leadership. The Gambia mission was established by Assemblies of God Ghana around three decades ago and remains the organisation's first mission field.
Twenty-five US states sued the Trump administration over tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the EU, which came into effect in July over forced labour concerns. The states argued the decision was "arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law," while the White House defended the tariffs as lawful authority to address forced labour practices.
Vinicius Jr is set to resume contract negotiations with Real Madrid this week as Arsenal maintain interest in the Brazilian forward. Real Madrid is pushing for an agreement before the transfer window closes, with Vinicius's current deal running until 2027.
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says the club is uncertain whether forward Richarlison will remain at the club, noting that "sometimes" he wants to stay and "sometimes" he wants to leave. De Zerbi praised Richarlison's professionalism and importance to the team, highlighting his 12 goals from the previous season.
Franco Baresi, who spent his entire 20-year playing career at AC Milan and captained the club for 15 seasons, has died aged 66. Regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football, he won six Serie A titles, three European Cups, and was capped 81 times by Italy, appearing in the 1982 World Cup-winning squad and the 1994 World Cup final.
Bruno Guimaraes has made clear his desire to join Premier League champions Arsenal, with multiple sources telling BBC Sport that a move is increasingly likely. Arsenal, who made an initial £70m bid, are aiming to agree a deal worth around £80m in the coming days.
Neymar has officially announced the end of his international career with Brazil, stating he will not play for the Seleção again after more than a decade representing the country. His announcement came after Brazil's World Cup elimination against Norway.
International donor funding for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries fell by US$2.1 billion in 2025, a 25 per cent reduction to US$6.2 billion from US$8.3 billion in 2024, the steepest annual decline since global HIV financing began. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS and KFF attributed the decline largely to reduced disbursements from the United States and warned that funding cuts had disrupted HIV prevention, testing, treatment and support services, with affected nations already scaling back prevention programmes and limiting access to treatment.
FIFA announced plans to sell off stakes in its football competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors associated with US President Donald Trump, which Infantino characterizes as democratisation of football but which has met criticism from fans, politicians and regional governing bodies. The plan would distribute $40m in funding to FIFA member associations, with a deadline of 19 September for federations to accept in order to access an initial $20m.
Ghana's women's football team opened their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde on Wednesday, with goals from Doris Boaduwaa and an own goal securing the win and a strong start to their 2027 Women's World Cup qualification push.