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Curacao, tiny island with big dreams of World Cup glory

View of a banner depicting the Curacao national football team in Willemstad, in the Dutch Caribbean, on April 11, 2026. Curacao are the smallest country ever, by population, to qualify for football’s World Cup.

Declan Rice ‘doesn’t care’ about Arsenal critics after reaching Champions League semis

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the match.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 16, 2026

An Iranian-flagged cargo vessel that tried to evade the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, before being successfully redirected back to Iran by the US military, according to the US Central Command.

Harry Kane lauds Luis Diaz’s ‘moment of magic’ after Bayern Munich knock out Real Madrid

Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz (right) celebrates scoring their third goal with Dayot Upamecano in the 4-3 Champions League quarter-final, second-leg win over Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena in Munich on April 15, 2026.

Arsenal scrape past Sporting to reach Champions League semi-finals

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Arsenal v Sporting CP - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 15, 2026 Arsenal's William Saliba celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says

Director of the Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness, Rear Admiral Christopher Tomney, testifying at the US Capitol on April 15, 2026, in Washington, DC. The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Homeland Security subcommittees held a hearing focused on measures to prepare for the World Cup in 2026.

Real Madrid great Jose Emilio Santamaria dies at 96

The Real Madrid team is pictured before a match in 1962. Standing (from left): Vicente Train; Marcos Alonso Imaz or "Marquitos"; Jose Emilio Santamaria; Pedro Casado Bucho; Jose Maria Vidal; Enrique Perez Diaz or "Pachin"; and squatting (from left): Darcy Silveira dos Santos or "Canario"; Luis del Sol; Alfredo di Stefano; Ferenc Puskas; and Francisco Gento. Santamaria, Spain's 1982 World Cup coach, has died at the age of 96, Real said on April 15, 2026.

France’s Hugo Ekitike out of World Cup with ruptured Achilles – reports

Hugo Ekitike sustained the injury during the 2-0 Champions League quarter-final, second-leg loss to PSG at Anfield on April 14.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot laments missed chances in Champions League exit

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Liverpool v Paris St Germain - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 14, 2026 Liverpool manager Arne Slot before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Atletico Madrid ready for Champions League success at last: Diego Simeone

Atletico Madrid's Robin Le Normand (centre) and teammates celebrating after the Champions League quarter final, second leg match against Barcelona on April 14.

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