New Jersey, July 6 (IANS) Coach Carlo Ancelotti lamented Brazil’s shock exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Norway but stated that this loss is “not an end” but the “beginning of the new adventure”. Brazil created several chances, missed a penalty when the score was 0-0, and ended up conceding two goals from Haaland in the second half. A late Neymar penalty, coming in the tenth minute of stoppage time, was nothing more than a consolation as Brazil made their earliest World Cup exit…
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Washington, June 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians has exposed divisions within the Republican Party, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defending the move while Ohio Governor Mike DeWine calling it “a mistake.”Appearing on separate Sunday television interviews, Mullin said TPS was always intended to be temporary and urged beneficiaries to seek another legal immigration status or…
United Nations, June 27 (IANS) An upsurge in armed clashes between rival gangs has displaced thousands of people from their homes across several regions of Haiti, UN humanitarians have said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Friday (local time) said the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that more than 2,600 people were displaced in the Artibonite department last week. More than three-quarters of them sought refuge in the commune of Marchan…
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Bollywoo dancing diva Nora Fatehi revealed she was on the edge of her seat during the FIFA World Cup match between Morocco and Haiti. Nora shared a string of images from the match in which Morocco sealed an exciting 4-2 victory over Haiti. Sharing her excitement, Nora said that the nail-biting encounter “almost got a heart attack”.She wrote on Instagram: “See you in Mexico Morocco 4 vs 2 Haiti. Almost got a heart Attack during this game! Congratulations to Morocco for ad…
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration has effectively closed the United States to asylum seekers and will continue expanding deportations, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said, outlining the administration’s hardline immigration agenda.In an exchange with reporters at the White House, Miller said the administration has entered into agreements with other countries to receive people seeking asylum instead of allowing them to remain in the United States.”I think what’…
Atlanta, June 25 (IANS) Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his side are ‘operating on another level’ after the Atlas Lions secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a 4-2 victory over Haiti.The win ensured Morocco’s progression from Group C and marked the first time the North African nation has scored four goals in a World Cup match. The result also continued Morocco’s impressive recent World Cup record, with the team registering five wins across the last two editions of th…
Atlanta, June 25 (IANS) Morocco came from behind to defeat a dogged Haiti team in their final match of group play at the FIFA World Cup 2026 here at Atlanta Stadium. The Atlas Lions suffered a huge scare with Les Grenadiers twice taking the lead, but they finished with a flourish to secure the victory. With the win, Morocco finished second in Group C and qualified for the Round of 32 as runners-up and will play the winner of Group F: Either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden, while Haiti head home…
Atlanta, June 24 (IANS) Morocco enter their final Group C assignment on Thursday with more than just qualification on their mind, as the North African side continue their pursuit of top spot in the standings when they face an already-eliminated Haiti. Having collected four points from their first two matches, Morocco is in a strong position to advance to the knockout rounds. However, the battle for first place remains unresolved. Brazil currently occupies the summit of the group and will be in a…
Philadelphia, June 19 (IANS) Matheus Cunha struck twice as Brazil responded emphatically to criticism following their opening-game draw with Morocco, cruising to a comfortable victory over Haiti in Philadelphia and moving to the top of Group C on goal difference at the Philadelphia Stadium.The win also confirmed Haiti as the first team to be eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a second straight defeat. Brazil, meanwhile, looked far sharper and more fluid under Carlo Ancelotti, with Cun…
Foxborough, June 20 (IANS) Morocco underlined their growing World Cup credentials with a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, as Ismael Saibari’s strike after just 71 seconds proved enough to send the North Africans to the top of Group C.The surprise semi-finalists of four years ago thrashed the Scots, imposing themselves from the start, pressing high up the pitch and dictating terms throughout. Morocco’s opener by Saibari – the fastest goal of the tournament to date – settled any…