The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima watched the Netherlands defeat Sweden 5-1 in Houston, then travelled to Kansas City to support Curaçao's 0-0 draw against Ecuador, celebrating with both teams.
The World Cup reached its 100th goal in just 33 matches, the fastest pace since 1954, as the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1. Multiple factors including the match ball design and tournament expansion appear to be driving the unprecedented scoring rate.
Three Norwegian players with World Cup heritage—Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth and Kristian Thorstvedt—are determined to eclipse their fathers' 1994 tournament experience as Norway advances through the group stage.
Brian Brobbey scored twice in the Netherlands' 5-1 victory over Sweden, establishing himself as a credible successor to Memphis Depay as the team's primary attacking threat at the World Cup.
Morocco secured a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland in World Cup Group C on Friday, scoring the tournament's fastest goal through Ismael Saibari in just 71 seconds to claim top spot with one game left.
A French appeals court has ordered Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi to stand trial over rape allegations. The court's decision marks a significant development in the criminal case against the football star.
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has received a US visa enabling her to watch her son compete at the World Cup, following his tearful disclosure that she could not attend his stellar performance against Spain.
Ivory Coast has suspended forward Elye Wahi from World Cup duty after he became entangled in a match-fixing investigation linked to a Ligue 1 fixture. The decision reflects rising concerns about corruption in professional football.
Iran's national football team manager has alleged the squad was ordered to leave Los Angeles for Mexico immediately after their World Cup opener against New Zealand, claiming they were denied recovery time.