Spain substitute Mikel Merino fired home from close range in the 88th minute to snatch a 2-1 win for his side over injury-hit Belgium on Friday and set up a semifinal clash with France. After the teams went in level at 1-1 following the first half, Spain found the winner when Belgium’s back-up goalkeeper Senne […]
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Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream
Fired-up Belgium brought the United States’ World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, Hans Vanaken punished a goalkeeping howler, and substitute Romelu Lukaku added a fourth to settle a last-16 clash that had been overshadowed […]
Fifa lifts Balogun World Cup suspension before Belgium clash
FIFA has lifted the one-match suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun, making him available for his side’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Read More: US beats Bosnia to reach FIFA World Cup round of 16 Balogun, who has scored three goals during the tournament, was sent […]
Europe heatwave death toll surpasses 3,700
A severe heatwave sweeping across Europe has claimed more than 3,700 lives in France, Belgium and the Netherlands, according to preliminary official estimates, with health authorities warning that the death toll could rise further as additional data becomes available. The extreme weather event, which affected large parts of Europe between June 20 and June 28, […]
Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw at World Cup
Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half. Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy received a straight red card in the 66th minute when he […]
Germany maintain winning run as Portugal, Belgium claim warm-up victories
Germany earned a 2-1 victory over World Cup co-hosts United States in their final warm-up match in Chicago on Saturday, while there were also victories for Portugal and Belgium as teams fine-tune ahead of the tournament’s kickoff next week. It was the ninth win in a row for four-time world champions Germany, who are looking […]
Mexico draw 1-1 with Belgium in Chicago ahead of World Cup
Mexico and Belgium played out a 1-1 draw in a friendly at Soldier Field on Tuesday, capping off their final warm-up matches before finalising their 26-man World Cup squads. Mexico dominated possession in the first half and took the lead in the 19th minute when Jorge Sanchez scored at a corner, slotting the ball home […]
European Union condemns Israel’s new West Bank measures
ISTANBUL – The European Union and major European nations including France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands condemned Israel’s recent decisions to strengthen its control over the occupied West Bank. Read More: 9 EU nations demand end to trade with Israeli settlements in west bank The Israeli security cabinet approved measures on Sunday that include repealing a law […]
Pakistan, Belgium to boost cooperation against illegal immigration
Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi, during his official visit to Belgium, held an important meeting with Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Clerfayt to discuss bilateral cooperation, particularly in curbing illegal immigration and migrant smuggling. Both sides agreed to strengthen joint efforts to combat migrant smuggling and enhance collaboration in countering terrorism, narcotics […]
Belgium rejects EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
BRUSSELS – Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever has criticized an EU proposal to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, calling it “fundamentally wrong” and raising doubts about reaching an agreement next month. Read More: Pakistan, EU pledge to deepen trade, investment via GSP plus In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen […]