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United States vs. Belgium: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match on July 7
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SeneNews will provide live coverage of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium. The game is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 00:00 Dakar time, at Lumen Field. The live feed will include real-time scores, goals, substitutions, cards, and highlights, with automatic updates throughout the match. SeneNews will also offer information on team compositions, statistics, and post-match reactions.
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The General Secretariat of the Government in Senegal has announced new measures for land management in Dakar, Thiès, and Saint-Louis. This initiative, following instructions from a Council of Ministers meeting on July 1, 2023, aims to strengthen land control and clarify the legal status of occupants. The verification process will focus on various land development projects, detailed urban plans, and urban centers. The government emphasizes that only individuals with regular occupation titles and no irregularities will benefit from this new phase. Special attention will be given to problematic situations, such as presumed multiple land holdings by a single person or group. Key decisions already made include declarations of public utility and the abrogation of several urban planning initiatives, such as the complete suppression of the "New-Town of Thiès" detailed urban plan and parts of plans for Guédiawaye and the Yeumbeul-Malika-Tivaouane Peulh axis. Affected individuals and entities will be informed to allow for appeals or regularization procedures. The Prime Minister's Office also stated that no title holder can resume work without prior authorization from the competent services, pending the completion of work by the Directorate General of Surveillance and Control of Land Occupation and the Directorate General of Urban Planning.
Portugal was defeated 0-1 by Spain in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, leading to their elimination from the competition. This loss marks an emotional moment for captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who at 41, had confirmed before the tournament that this would be his final World Cup appearance. Images of the Portuguese star's distress after the final whistle quickly circulated globally. Ronaldo appeared dejected, aware that this World Cup likely represented his last major international endeavor. Portugal resisted Spain for a long time before conceding a goal to Mikel Merino in extra time, resulting in a cruel end for Ronaldo and his teammates, who were eliminated just minutes before potential extra time. The sight of Cristiano Ronaldo with his head down and tears in his eyes after the final whistle highlights the emotion of a champion who dedicated over two decades to the Portuguese national team in pursuit of a trophy he will never win.
Must ReadMikel Merino scored in the final minute of regulation, securing Spain's victory over Portugal in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. The decisive goal, scored at the 90+1 minute mark, ended Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey. The match was heading for extra time when Ferran Torres set up Merino, who then beat Diogo Costa with a left-footed shot, giving Spain a 1-0 lead. This late goal concluded Portugal's participation in the tournament and marked what was likely Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance.