Spain eliminates Portugal 1-0 in 2026 World Cup
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Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup, as reported in the July 7, 2026, edition of Abidjan.net TV's newspaper review. This football news was part of a broader daily news summary that also covered various societal topics. Other headlines from the week included China providing two combat patrol boats to the army, the government proposing 12,000 homes for displaced persons, and a focus on the severe consequences of torrential rains and flooding in Abidjan. The discussions around the floods highlighted concerns about waste transforming rainfall into disasters and the urgent need for measures such as clearing canals, raising public awareness, and rethinking urban planning and drainage systems in the city.
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