CAN vs MAR Live Updates: Early Setback For Atlas Lions As Saibari Is Forced Off

Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash between Canada and Morocco at the Houston Stadium in Texas on Saturday. With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, both sides will be aiming to continue their impressive runs in the tournament.

Canada, one of the tournament's co-hosts, have reached the knockout stage after an encouraging campaign under Jesse Marsch. Les Rouges booked their place in the Round of 16 with a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa, sealed by a stoppage-time winner, and now stand just one win away from a historic first-ever FIFA World Cup quarter-final appearance.

Morocco, meanwhile, have once again underlined their credentials as one of world football's toughest knockout teams. Walid Regragui's side topped their group before edging past the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after scoring a dramatic late equaliser in the Round of 32. Having become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final in 2022, the Atlas Lions are now targeting another deep run on the global stage.

Canada vs Morocco Confirmed Lineups: 

• Canada XI: Maxime Crépeau; Alistair Johnston, Luc de Fougerolles, Moïse Bombito, Richie Laryea; Tajon Buchanan, Niko Sigur, Stephen Eustáquio, Ali Ahmed; Jonathan David, Tani Oluwaseyi.
• Substitutes: Mathieu Choinière, Derek Cornelius, Promise David, Alphonso Davies, Nathan Goodman, Ismaël Koné Jones, Cyle Larin, Liam Millar, Jayden Nelson, Jonathan Osorio, Nathan Saliba, Jacob Shaffelburg, Dayne St. Clair, Joel Waterman.
   
• Morocco XI: Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi (c), Noussair Mazraoui, Issa Diop, Redouane Halhal; Neil El Aynaoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi; Bilal El Khannouss, Azzedine Ounahi, Brahim Diaz; Ismael Saibari.
• Substitutes: Amaimouni-Echghouyab, Sofyan Amrabat, Belammari, Youssef El Kaabi, El Mourabet, Omar El Ouahdi, El Kajoui, Soufiane Rahimi, Chadi Riad, Saadane, Salah-Eddine, Sbai, Tagnaouti, Talbi, Yassine.

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Does FIFA Want Argentina To Win World Cup Again? Argentina Coach's Blunt Reply

Argentina have a relatively easier road to the latter stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 compared to some of the other favourites in the tournament. Argentina face the tournament's surprise package Cape Verde in the Round of 32, Australia or Egypt await in the Round of 16, and one of Switzerland, Colombia or Ghana could be the potential quarter-final opponent. Against all these teams, Argentina will be overwhelming favourites to win. Therefore, it won't be a surprise if the reigning champions make it all the way to the semis at the very least.

Argentina's easier route has led to certain sections of social media users conspiring whether FIFA themselves want Argentina to win the World Cup again. However, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni rubbished such suggestion when asked on the matter ahead of their Round of 32 match.

"I don't read social media, but today every opinion can become popular no matter its content. We must ignore such unrealistic opinions and focus on what's important and the pitch." Scaloni responded, as quoted by Saudi Arabia-based outlet Ariyadhiah.

Scaloni also reserved praise for Cape Verde, who have been the underdog story of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

"This is a team that hasn't lost. They aren't here by accident. We have to respect them, and that is what we will do," he said.

A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face Lionel Messi and Argentina with a place in the last 16 at stake.

Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout rounds, face the defending champions in Miami dreaming of pulling off what would be the greatest upset in World Cup history.

The Atlantic archipelago have become one of the fairytale stories of this year's expanded 48-team tournament, confounding expectations by earning a draw with Spain before squeezing into the last 32 ahead of Group H rivals Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.

Argentina, who breezed into the knockout rounds with the help of six goals from captain Messi, will be expected to swat aside the African qualifiers to move one step closer to their dream of back-to-back World Cup titles.

With AFP inputs

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Kunal Kohli Recalls Main Vaapas Aaunga Scene That Gives Him 'Nightmares'

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli is back with another review and this time it is for Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga, which had a surprising change at the box office and qualified as a sleeper hit. From audiences to the fraternity, everyone has been raving about all the performances and how well made the film is. Kunal Kohli too applauded it, calling Main Vaapas Aaunga Imtiaz Ali's finest work.

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• Kunal Kohli shared a video on Instagram and said, "I just saw Main Vaapas Aaunga and the film has left a huge impact on me. My bua and dad used to often speak about Partition and a lot of it was in this film. They would talk about the horrors and after-effects of it. And of course, there were relatives who never spoke about it, which is also shown in the film. The love story is truly so innocent, pure and beautiful. This is Imtiaz's finest work. So beautifully he has shown the love, the news back then - the news was so slow, things travelled so slowly. Whereas today, news and information travel so fast. In that time, they had to go through this huge process of Partition, finding out what happened to people, making decisions, never forgiving yourself or rather people never forgiving you for."
• He continued, "The nuances and layers that Imtiaz has brought into the film with his writing. The performance of every single person - how do you single out any one actor? Naseer, who has given some of Indian cinema's finest performances, has again done so. It would rank as one of Naseer's finest performances of his career; he was that good. Rajat Kapoor - what a brilliant performance, and so wonderfully he has spoken about the differences in the family. Not all of us were Sooraj Barjatya-type families. We all have problems in our families, things you don't forgive or understand your parents for. And that is what has been brought out so beautifully by Imtiaz and all the actors in the family."

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• Speaking of the cast, Kunal Kohli added, "Rajat Kapoor especially brought out the angst against his father and slowly he changed and tried to understand him. Also Diljit - what a performer; the layers he brings to his performance. Sharvari, Vedan - beautiful. Everybody has done a great job."

Main Vaapas Aaunga Scenes That Hit Kunal Kohli The Most

Without giving too many spoilers, Kunal Kohli highlighted two particular scenes from the film that shook him to the core.

He said, "One of the scenes that hit me the most - without a spoiler - I had heard another version of it which my bua and grandparents had told me. The women in the train used to take poison; when people came to attack, they would take the poison and kill themselves. But in this film, the way the scene has been portrayed by the grandmother, it shakes you to the core. It's going to give me nightmares; it hits hard."

He continued, "Another was when Diljit keeps asking his father, 'Tell us what happened to the women.' And he says, 'All you are going to take out of it is hatred between two religions and two communities,' and I don't think that it was about that. And there are so many more dialogues that were casually thrown in but meant a lot. Definitely the film deserves a second and third watch. I am going to take my daughter - she's just 15, but I want her to see the film and understand what happened. It still gave me the truth despite having heard these stories from my grandparents."

"It's important for everyone to watch this film, to understand the romance and the news of that time. Imtiaz, hats off - love you, what a film you have made. This is your best film," concluded Kunal Kohli.

About The Film

Main Vaapas Aaunga follows the journey of a 95-year-old man who suffers a stroke while attempting to travel to Pakistan. As fragments of his memory begin returning, his grandson slowly uncovers the story of a life that existed before Partition, revealing long-buried relationships, heartbreak and the lasting impact of history.

Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the film also reunites the filmmaker with composer AR Rahman for the fifth time after Rockstar, Highway, Tamasha and Amar Singh Chamkila.

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Who Is Lionel Mpasi? DR Congo Goalkeeper Who Has Kept England At Bay

Even before the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match in Atlanta was 10 minutes old, England suffered a rude jolt as Brian Cipenga scored in the seventh minute. But it was not Cipenga that England were most worried about. Their tormentor-in-chief was goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The 31-year-old made at least three saves to deny England. He saved two headers from Jude Bellingham, another shot from the same player, and denied Harry Kane in the final minute of the first half.

Lionel Mpasi plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Le Havre. He was born in Meaux, France. He played for France at the U16, U17 and U18 levels.

He then decided to represent his parents' home country.

He made his debut for the DR Congo national team in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Bahrain on 1 February 2022. He was crucial for DR Congo during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Talking about the match, Brian Cipenga gave Congo a surprising 1-0 lead over England at half-time of their World Cup Round of 32 match on Wednesday. Cipenga scored in the seventh minute to set up a potential upset at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Congo forward collected a cross on the left side of the box and sent a low shot past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford at the near post. England improved after the first-half hydration break, with Ezri Konsa inadvertently deflecting Declan Rice's cross narrowly wide and Jude Bellingham forcing a save from Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi with a close-range header.

England wanted a penalty late in the half when Harry Kane went down under a challenge from Mpasi, but referee Adham Makhadmeh waved away the appeals.

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Kannada Actor Divya Suresh Alleges Harassment On Bengaluru Street At Night

Actor Divya Suresh, known for her appearance on Bigg Boss Kannada, has recounted a shocking incident of alleged harassment on a Bengaluru street late Sunday night.

Sharing her experience on social media, the actor expressed her anguish over the traumatic incident and raised concerns about women's safety in the city.

Divya Suresh, 33, has claimed that she was walking towards her car with her cousin when an unidentified man allegedly began following them and making obscene gestures.

Screenshot of Divya Suresh's Instagram Story.

"Tonight, my cousin and I were walking to our car at around 11.30 pm when a man started following us. While following us, he was openly touching himself. We noticed it immediately and called him out, but he still didn't stop. He continued until we got into our car," she wrote on her Instagram Story.

The actor, in her social media post, said that no woman should have to face harassment simply "because she's walking at night".

She concluded her Instagram Story asking a pertinent question to Bengaluru Police and tagged them.

"Where is the safety we keep being promised?" the actor concluded.

She also captured the incident on camera, the video of which she shared on her Instagram Story which is no longer visible.

According to the clip, Divya Suresh says she is making a video. Meanwhile, her cousin points out to the man following them, asking her to "look at his hand over there".

"He followed us as soon as we got into the car," the actor says, while her cousin asks her to call the police.

Divya Suresh was a contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada season 8, which aired on Colors Kannada in 2021. The show was hosted by Kannada star Kiccha Sudeepa.

She is also known for Kannada serials Nanna Hendthi MBBS and Jodi Hakki. Previously a model, Divya Suresh won the Miss India South title in 2017. She made her film debut the same year with the Kannada film #9, Hilton Cross. Her movie credits include Rowdy Baby, Kempu Haladi Hasiru, and Hiranya.

Last year, Divya Suresh was identified as the alleged driver of the car involved in the accident that left three people injured in a late-night hit-and-run accident in Bengaluru. The accident took place near Nithya Hotel in Byatarayanapura around 1.30 am on October 4, 2025. The Kannada actor was identified through CCTV footage.

Dr Anoop Shetty, DCP Traffic West, said that they have seized the car that was involved in the incident and added that further investigation is underway.

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Akshara Singh On Being Cast In Eetha, Working With Shraddha Kapoor

Actor Akshara Singh has opened up about joining Eetha, director Laxman Utekar's upcoming film, calling it a dream opportunity. 

In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, the actor recalled her reaction when she first received the offer and admitted that she could hardly believe it.

'I Got Goosebumps'

Speaking about landing the role, Akshara said the film still gives her goosebumps whenever she talks about it. 

"The moment I heard about Eetha, I got goosebumps. When I first received the call for the film, I couldn't believe it. I was extremely nervous and emotional at the same time," she said.

She also revealed that she has long admired director Laxman Utekar and his style of filmmaking. "I have always been a huge fan of Laxman Utekar sir. The kind of realistic films he makes has always inspired me. So when I found out that I was going to be a part of one of his films, it was a huge moment for me," she shared.

On Working With Shraddha Kapoor 

Akshara further expressed her excitement about sharing screen space with Shraddha Kapoor. 

Calling the actor humble and accomplished, she said working alongside her is a special experience.

"When I learnt that Shraddha Kapoor is also a part of the film, my happiness only grew. She is a wonderful actor and a very humble person. Getting the opportunity to share the screen with her is very special for me," she said.

The actor also thanked the makers for placing their trust in her. 

She said being associated with Maddock Films and receiving the support of producer Karishma was an honour.

"I also feel honoured that a banner like Maddock Films and producer Karishma ma'am trusted me. I sincerely want to thank the entire team for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this film," she added.

While Akshara chose not to reveal details about her character, she hinted that audiences will have to wait for the surprise.

"For now, I can't reveal much about my role. It's still a surprise. I can only say that I am a part of this film, and I hope the audience showers it with as much love as possible," she said.

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Welcome To The Jungle Box Office Day 3: Star-Studded Comedy Sees Healthy Response

Headlined by Akshay Kumar and backed by a massive ensemble cast, Welcome To The Jungle opened in cinemas on June 26 and has remained one of the most talked-about releases of the week.

The comedy entertainer collected around Rs 20.75 crore net in India on Day 3. With this, the film's total India net collection has reached approximately Rs 58.75 crore, while its India gross collection stands at around Rs 71.29 crore, as per Sacnilk

Box Office Trend So Far

The comedy entertainer opened to a decent response and benefited from its franchise value, star-studded cast and family-friendly appeal.

The film collected Rs 3.75 crore from paid previews before adding Rs 15.25 crore on its first official day of release and Rs 20 crore on Saturday.

Over its opening weekend, the film continued to attract audiences across major centres, with multiplexes and urban markets contributing significantly to its collections.

The film has witnessed encouraging footfalls in several key markets during its initial run. Audience turnout improved during later shows, while cities such as NCR, Mumbai, Lucknow, Jaipur and Bengaluru emerged among the stronger-performing centres.

The coming weekdays will now determine whether the film can maintain momentum beyond its opening weekend.

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About Welcome To The Jungle

Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle is the third installment in the popular Welcome franchise after Welcome (2007) and Welcome Back (2015).

The comedy features a large ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and Jackie Shroff among others.

Set against a jungle backdrop, the film follows a group of eccentric characters who find themselves caught in a chaotic adventure filled with misunderstandings, comic situations and unexpected twists.

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