GUWAHATI: Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after substitute Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner to seal a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final. ALSO READ: AASU Hosts Candlelight Gathering to Back Sonam Wangchuk's Democratic Protest Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute, firing a powerful close-range effort past…
GUWAHATI: Football fever has gripped India, with the governments of Meghalaya, Manipur and Kerala declaring a holiday for educational institutions on Monday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between defending champions Argentina and Spain. ALSO READ: Amarnath, Vaishno Devi Yatras Temporarily Suspended Amid Heavy Rain Forecast The much-anticipated title clash…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has permitted restaurants in Guwahati to remain open until 3:30 am on July 15, 16, 19 and 20, allowing football fans to watch the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and final without disruption. ALSO READ: Spain Stun France 2-0 to Storm into FIFA World Cup Final Announcing the decision on X, Assam…
GUWAHATI: Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 victory over France in the semi-final on Tuesday, producing a composed and clinical display to eliminate one of the tournament favourites. ALSO READ: Veteran Assamese Actress Purabi Sarma Passes Away Following Cardiac Arrest Facing a French side boasting attacking stars…
GUWAHATI: The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its final stage, with France, Spain, England and Argentina advancing to the semi-finals after winning their respective quarter-final matches. The four teams will now battle for a place in the final, while the losing semi-finalists will contest the third-place playoff. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Disposes ₹472 Crore…
GUWAHATI: In a dramatic turn of events at the FIFA World Cup, U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-match ban following reported intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump. The decision has sparked widespread debate over politics and football. ALSO READ: Two Arrested for Illegal Hunting of…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, July 5, announced that a new FIFA Fan Park will be set up in Jorhat from July 6, expanding the state's football viewing initiative beyond Guwahati and Dibrugarh. ALSO READ: Assam Records 4.1% Drop in School Enrolment Despite Rise in Classes IX–XII Addressing a press conference…
GUWAHATI: Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his illustrious career, saying he wants to cherish every moment of the tournament while hoping Portugal's campaign does not end in the Round of 16 against Spain. ALSO READ: Neymar Announces Retirement from International Football After Brazil's…
GUWAHATI: Assam is set to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 with dedicated public viewing venues as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, June 28, announced the launch of Chief Minister's FIFA Fan Parks in Guwahati and Dibrugarh. ALSO READ: CID Assam Busts Fake Government Job Racket; Seven Arrested in Water Resources Department Recruitment…
GUWAHATI: Cabo Verde scripted one of the biggest stories of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by reaching the knockout stage in their debut appearance, becoming the smallest nation by both population and land area ever to qualify for the Round of 32. ALSO READ: NEEPCO Says Arunachal Flash Flood Was Not Caused by Hydropower Project…
GUWAHATI: Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo created history by becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups after finding the net in Portugal's Group K match against Uzbekistan. ALSO READ: Four From Assam Receive Padma Shri Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan Ceremony The 41-year-old forward opened the scoring in the sixth minute,…
GUWAHATI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises on Monday, June 1, announced that it has secured the rights to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 38 other FIFA events in India through 2034, ending months of uncertainty over the tournament’s broadcast availability in one of the last major unsold markets. ALSO READ: Guwahati Burns Under Rising Heat…
