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With 1,250 applications, Pakistan had a significant demand. But, only 102 applications were granted visas reportedly, representing an acceptance percentage of less than 9%.

The Germany national football team vs Ecuador national football team match will get underway at 1:30 a.m. IST on Friday and can be watched on the Unite8 Sports television channels, and ZEE5 app and website.

The trophy, crafted from 6.175 kg of 18-carat gold containing 4.93 kg of pure gold, has climbed in value alongside a broader rally in the precious metal driven by geopolitical tensions.

Despite the polarised political debate surrounding immigration in the United States, 12 of the 26 players selected by Mauricio Pochettino have immigrant, dual-national or first-generation backgrounds.

While USA have qualified for the Round of 32, Turkiye have been eliminated from the tournament. Fate of Paraguay and Australia will be sealed on the final match day.

The Portugal national football team vs Uzbekistan national football team match will get underway at 10:30 p.m. IST on Tuesday and can be watched on the Unite8 Sports television channels, and ZEE5 app and website.

Morocco twice came from behind to beat Haiti 4-2 and finish second in Group C to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Haiti exited the tournament at the bottom of the standings after a spirited display.

Neymar returned to the field for Brazil for the first time since 2023, as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to finish top of Group C and qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Scotland's knockout hopes now rest on the best third-placed rankings.

Switzerland secured top spot in Group B with a 2-1 victory over Canada, while Bosnia and Herzegovina kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes alive with a 3-1 win over Qatar on the final matchday.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham was seen covering his mouth during a conversation with Ghana's Jordan Ayew during the teams' FIFA World Cup 2026 Group-stage clash, sparking confusion over why he escaped punishment under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule.

The Scotland national football team vs Brazil national football team match will get underway at 3:30 a.m. IST on Thursday and can be watched on the Unite8 Sports television channels, and ZEE5 app and website.

Neymar has not played a minute at FIFA World Cup 2026 after suffering a grade-two calf injury before the tournament, but the Brazil star is now pushing for a return against Scotland.

Nana Kwaku Bonsam, one of Ghana's most controversial spiritual figures, has resurfaced with claims that he influenced England captain Harry Kane after previously asserting he was behind Cristiano Ronaldo's injury setback in 2014.

England dominated possession and created the better chances against Ghana, but Harry Kane's late miss and a goalless draw drew criticism from fans on social media.

England and Ghana remained unbeaten and moved level on four points at the top of Group L after a hard-fought stalemate in Boston.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 4-0 win over Uzbekistan, becoming the latest star to climb the FIFA World Cup scoring charts, though Lionel Messi remains the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer.

Ronaldo became the first men's player to score in six FIFA World Cups as Portugal registered their first victory of the 2026 tournament and moved to the top of Group K.

The 41-year-old struck twice in Houston to become the first player to score in six World Cups and move clear of Eusébio in Portugal's record books.

The England national football team vs Ghana national football team match will get underway at 1:30 a.m. IST on Wednesday and can be watched on the Unite8 Sports television channels, and ZEE5 app and website.

Located near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rocky Balboa statue was inspired by Sylvester Stallone's iconic boxer from the 1976 movie Rocky.