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Argentina Reach World Cup Semis, Beat Swiss 3-1

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, keeping their title defence on track. The result extends Argentina's run as reigning world champions deeper into the expanded 48-team tournament.

Argentina Edge Switzerland, Face England in Semifinal

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach the 2026 World Cup semifinals, where they will face England on Wednesday. The heavyweight clash is one of football's most charged rivalries and among the most commercially valuable fixtures the tournament could produce at this stage.

Merino Fires Spain Past Belgium Into World Cup Semis

Mikel Merino scored a late winner as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final. Spain now face France in the semi-final after Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring and Charles De Ketelaere had equalised for Belgium.

Egypt Reach World Cup Last 16 For First Time

Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Dallas to reach the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time. Emam Ashour's header gave Egypt the lead before a Mohamed Hany own goal leveled the match, with the Pharaohs holding firm in the shootout.

Zee Adds Bundesliga Rights After FIFA World Cup Deal

Zee Entertainment has acquired Bundesliga broadcast and streaming rights for India, days after closing a FIFA World Cup deal. The back-to-back moves position Zee as a year-round football content platform ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle.

FIFA World Cup Ad Spend in India May Halve

Marketing spends around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India may fall by half as brands stay away over poor match timings and a late broadcast rights deal. Broadcasters and sports marketers face thinner revenue with little time left for a mid-tournament recovery.

Zee Entertainment Approves Rs 2,300 Crore Fundraise

Zee Entertainment has approved a fundraise of at least Rs 2,300 crore for business initiatives, shortly after signing more than a dozen advertisers for its FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. The capital raise could help Zee rebuild its balance sheet and fund content investment following the collapse of its Sony merger.

Zee Entertainment Raises $241 Million After FIFA Rights Win

Zee Entertainment plans to raise 23 billion rupees ($241 million) to fund strategic initiatives, following its acquisition of broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India. The capital raise signals Zee's push to rebuild after the collapse of its Sony merger and compete in live sports content.

Shutdown Slows US World Cup Security Planning

A Department of Homeland Security official has confirmed the US government shutdown is slowing security planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The disruption affects multi-agency coordination across federal law enforcement bodies responsible for threat assessment and venue security across multiple host cities. The durat

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Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach the 2026 World Cup semifinals, where they will face England on Wednesday. The heavyweight clash is one of football's most charged rivalries and among the most commercially valuable fixtures the tournament could produce at this stage.

1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs

FIFA World Cup marketing spends in India may halve as brands stay away

Marketing spends around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India may fall by half as brands stay away over poor match timings and a late broadcast rights deal. Broadcasters and sports marketers face thinner revenue with little time left for a mid-tournament recovery.

2mo ago · 3 min · Business

Zee Entertainment to raise $241 million for stategic initiatives

Zee Entertainment plans to raise 23 billion rupees ($241 million) to fund strategic initiatives, following its acquisition of broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India. The capital raise signals Zee's push to rebuild after the collapse of its Sony merger and compete in live sports content.

2mo ago · 3 min · Business

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