The Himalayan Times

49 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Mikel Merino's Late Goal Sends Spain to Quarterfinals, Ends Ronaldo's World Cup Career · Mikel Merino's 90th-minute goal defeats Portugal and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey.
• Koshi Province Launches Franchise Karate League Amid Championship Kickoff · Koshi Province unveils plans for a professional franchise karate league following the start of a provincial championship.
• Harry Kane Scores Twice to Lead England Past Congo in World Cup Round of 32 · Harry Kane's two second-half goals guide England to a 2-1 victory over Congo and into the World Cup round of 16.
• Belgium Defeats New Zealand 5-1 to Advance to World Cup Knockout Round · Belgium advances to the World Cup knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand in Vancouver.
• Dembélé Scores First-Half Hat Trick as France Defeats Norway 4-1 at World Cup · Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to lead France to a 4-1 victory over Norway in the World Cup.
• Ecuador Advances to World Cup Knockout Round with 2-1 Victory Over Germany · Gonzalo Plata's 77th-minute goal lifts Ecuador past Germany to the knockout stage.
• Vinicius Junior Scores Twice as Brazil Defeats Scotland 3-0 in World Cup · Brazil advances to World Cup knockout stage after Vinicius Junior scores two goals against Scotland.
• Guillermo Ochoa Makes Emotional World Cup Farewell as Mexico Wins · Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa retires after a celebrated 3-0 World Cup victory for Mexico.
• Cape Verde Holds Uruguay to 2-2 Draw in World Cup Group H Stunner · Cape Verde scores first-ever World Cup goal and draws 2-2 with Uruguay in Miami.
• Lamine Yamal Scores in 10th Minute of Debut World Cup Start, Leads Spain to 4-0 Win · 18-year-old Lamine Yamal scored in his first World Cup start, helping Spain demolish Saudi Arabia 4-0.
• Messi's Move to America Boosts Argentina's World Cup Success · Lionel Messi's move to MLS helped him stay fresh for Argentina's 2026 World Cup triumph.
• Qatar Suffers Worst World Cup Defeat as 6-0 Loss to Canada Features Red Cards · Qatar loses 6-0 to Canada in World Cup Group B match after conceding two red cards.
• Mexico Advances to World Cup Knockout Stage After 1-0 Victory Over South Korea · Mexico defeats South Korea 1-0 to become the first team to reach the World Cup knockout stage.
• Nepali MMA Fighter Koshish Shrestha Joins Delhi Franchise in IFL · Koshish Shrestha will represent Delhi in India's International Fight League starting June 2026.
• Havertz Scores Twice as Germany Rout Curaçao 7-1 in World Cup Opener · Kai Havertz leads Germany to a 7-1 victory over Curaçao in their World Cup opener.
• Japan Forces 2-2 Draw With Netherlands in 2026 World Cup Opener · Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute header forces a 2-2 draw between Japan and the Netherlands in their 2026 World Cup opener.
• Qatar Stuns Switzerland with Stoppage-Time Goal to Secure World Cup Draw · Boualem Khoukhi's late header gives Qatar a 1-1 draw against World Cup favorites Switzerland.
• Scotland Ends 28-Year World Cup Drought with 1-0 Win Over Haiti · John McGinn's goal leads Scotland to a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
• US Men's Soccer Team Defeats Paraguay 4-1 in Historic Home World Cup Opener · United States thrashed Paraguay 4-1 in their first home World Cup match in 32 years, led by Folarin Balogun's brace.
• Kathmandu Mandates Permits for Public FIFA World Cup 2026 Screenings · Kathmandu District Administration requires prior approval for all public FIFA World Cup 2026 screenings to maintain law and order.
• Virat Kohli's Century-Style Knock Leads Bengaluru to IPL Title Retention · Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 guides Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL final.
• Nepal Govt Allocates Rs 4.03 Billion for Sports Infrastructure and Athlete Welfare · Nepal government allocates Rs 4.03 billion for sports sector including stadium upgrades and lifelong health benefits for medalists.
• Nepal Defeated by Oman 102 Runs via DLS in ICC World Cup League-2 Match · Nepal lost to Oman by 102 runs using the DLS method in their ICC World Cup League-2 clash.
• Nepal's Beach Wrestlers Exit Early at 6th Asian Beach Games 2026 · Nepal's beach wrestlers failed to advance beyond the knockout rounds at the 6th Asian Beach Games 2026.
• New Diamond Advances to Women's Final; NPC Remains Unbeaten in Men's PM Cup · New Diamond secures women's final spot, while Nepal Police Club stays undefeated in men's PM Cup
• Champions League Semifinals Contrast PSG-Bayern's Style with Atletico-Arsenal's Resilience · Champions League semifinals feature PSG vs. Bayern and Atletico vs. Arsenal, highlighting contrasting styles and historical context.
• Japanese Soccer Fans' Tradition of Cleaning Stadiums After World Cup Games · Japanese soccer fans have a long-standing tradition of cleaning stadiums after matches, reflecting cultural values of cleanliness and respect.
• Rinku Singh's Super Over Heroics Lead Kolkata to Victory Over Lucknow in IPL · Rinku Singh's 83 not out and four sixes in the Super Over secured Kolkata Knight Riders' win against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.
• Nepal Police, Rukum West, and Tip Top Help Nepal Secure Victories in 10th PM Cup · Nepal Police Club and Rukum West Volleyball Club win matches in the 10th PM Cup, while New Diamond leads women's standings.
• Chennai Super Kings Fall to Gujarat Titans in IPL Clash as Sai Sudharsan Shines · Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings in the IPL with Sai Sudharsan scoring 87 runs, marking another top-order failure for Chennai.