FIFA’s top four teams make World Cup semi-finals, US-Iran strikes resume, Wayanad debris slip, and more: The week in 5 charts
This weekly summary covers the FIFA World Cup 2026 progress, including controversial match results, and a tragic landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district. The landslide, which killed eight people, was attributed to human error and negligence at a construction site.
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It provides a snapshot of significant regional news, balancing international sports events with critical local infrastructure safety issues.
Over the last week, the round of 16 stage in the FIFA World Cup 2026 competition came to an end, leaving eight teams in the game . Prominent football countries like Brazil, Portugal and Mexico were eliminated, along with the U.S., Egypt, and Colombia. The quarterfinals stage followed, eliminating Norway, Belgium, Morocco and Switzerland.
However, one match stood out for both its dramatic finish and an alleged ‘conspiracy’ favouring Argentina. This was the match between the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt. As per Reuters, Egypt’s 2-0 lead for most of the match would’ve resulted in one of the biggest upsets, if it had lasted. However, in the last nail-biting 11 minutes, Argentina turned the tables and scored three goals, wresting the game back.
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