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Thursday, November 6, 2025
TopicFIFA World Cup 2022

Topic: FIFA World Cup 2022

‘Miracle in Doha’ repeats for Japan after team stuns Spain, tears of joy in homeland

The sense of triumph rose even to Japan's normally staid political heights, with PM Fumio Kishida terming the win 'historic' & calling Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu to offer congratulations.

A generation that won’t be forgotten by the Saudis despite early World Cup exit

Although Saudi Arabia couldn't cement a place in the top 16 after their loss to Mexico in the final group stage match, fans showed their appreciation for the team.

Most fans accept Qatar’s alcohol ban at stadiums, put old habits on hold at World Cup

While beer is available at designated World Cup fan zones and in some hotels, the hassle and cost of alcohol have proven to be too much for supporters – some of whom feel the experience is more 'peaceful.'

All-female referee team to officiate Germany vs Costa Rica World Cup match

Stephanie Frappart will be the main referee, reaching another milestone after being the first female to officiate at a men's World Cup qualifier and Champions League match.

With rainbow flag & Iran, Ukraine messages on T-shirt, man runs onto field during World Cup game

A protester wearing a T-shirt with 'Save Ukraine' written on the front & 'Respect For Iranian Women' at the back ran onto the pitch during Portugal-Uruguay game, while holding a rainbow flag.

Germany centre forward Niclas Fuellkrug keeps its World Cup hopes alive

The 29-year-old, who scored on his debut against Oman, has now become a household name. Fuellkrug earned his team's first point after they suffered a shocking defeat by Japan.

Bruised Germans go back to basics to get back on track against Spain at World Cup

Coach Hansi Flick played his masterstroke by throwing on a real number nine, a target man in the most German of attacking moulds, leading to Niclas Fuellkrug scoring a late equaliser.

US Soccer Federation briefly removes emblem from Iran flag ahead of World Cup clash

A now-deleted graphic, posted on US Soccer's social media pages, displayed the Iranian flag only bearing its green, white and red colours, to show solidarity with protesters in Iran.

Morocco’s 2-0 win over Belgium sparks riots in Brussels, 1 arrested, dozen people detained

The riots occurred in several places across the Belgian capital where soccer fans, some draped in Moroccan flags, clashed with riot police. A few vehicles were also set on fire.

Neymar and Danilo to miss rest of group stage with ankle injuries

Brazil duo Neymar and Danilo will miss their country's remaining two World Cup group games after sustaining injuries in Thursday's 2-0 win over Serbia according to sources.

On Camera

Indians have a complicated relationship with Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani’s politics feels unusual compared to India’s current climate. He unapologetically foregrounds Muslim identity at a time when doing so in India invites scrutiny.

What does NCLAT order mean for data-sharing ban, penalty imposed by CCI on Meta & WhatsApp

On 4 November 2025, NCLAT bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka, noted that WhatsApp and Meta are distinct legal entities.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.