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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final before a crowd of 80,663 fans, securing their second FIFA World Cup title. Photo Courtesy
How football world reacted to Spain's World Cup triumph
Monday, July 20, 2026
USA President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (right) pose for a group photo with Spain's national team players during the trophy presentation after Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on Sunday, July 19.. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final before a crowd of 80,663 fans, securing their second FIFA World Cup title. Photo Courtesy
Spain defeat 10-man Argentina to end 16-year World Cup wait
Monday, July 20, 2026
Argentine star Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez, the goalkeeper.
Martinez or Simon? Goalkeepers ready to shape World Cup final
Sunday, July 19, 2026
In 2007, a baby named Lamine Yamal (right) and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi (left) at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot. 19 years later, Yamal and Messi meet in the World Cup final. Photo credit: Joan Monfort.
Lamine Yamal: The baby Messi held 19 years ago is his World Cup final rival
Saturday, July 18, 2026
The city also hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
What to know about Birmingham, home of Visit Rwanda's new partner Aston Villa
Friday, July 17, 2026
The 2026 World Cup winners will be awarded World Cup rings.
World Cup 2026 winners to receive championship rings in a FIFA first
Friday, July 17, 2026
Aston Villa Women,
Meet Aston Villa Women, Rwanda's newest ambassadors in WSL
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Aston Villa is one of England's most decorated clubs. Courtesy photo
Football
Aston Villa: What to know about Visit Rwanda’s new tourism partner
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Prince William, the Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne.
Football
Prince William and global figures headlining Aston Villa’s fanbase
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Kenyan rally star Karan Patel and his co-driver Tauseef Khan delivered a commanding performance to clinch their fourth Mountain Gorilla Rally title. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Patel extends ARC lead after historic fourth Rwanda rally victory
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Nguema is among the standout players in the Rwanda Women's Premier League.
Football
How Odette Nguema defied critics to win over Blues hearts
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Former Rayon Sports goalkeeper Eric Murangwa modelates a discussion between Longin Rudasingwa (“Sheriff”) and Prof. Alexandre Lyambabaje at the launch.
New awards launched to honour Rwandan sporting icons
Monday, July 13, 2026
Kenyan rally star Karan Patel and his co-driver Tauseef Khan delivered a commanding performance to clinch their fourth Mountain Gorilla Rally title. The three-day FIA African Rally Championship event concluded on Sunday. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Patel triumphs again in dramatic 2026 Mountain Gorilla Rally
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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Patel tightens grip as Kanangire shines in ARC2
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Kenya's Karan Patel set the pace in the qualifying stage, clocking 308.3 to secure the fastest time ahead of compatriot Aakif Virani. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Patel tops qualifying stage of Mountain Gorilla Rally
Friday, July 10, 2026
Tinashe Gatimu and her mother, Caroline Gatimu, during a past rally competition. Courtesy
The Gatimus: A mother-daughter bond forged through motorsport
Friday, July 10, 2026
The 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally will run from July 10-12 for the third round of the FIA African Rally Championship (ARC). Dan Gatsinzi
Bugesera welcomes 18-stage Mountain Gorilla Rally
Friday, July 10, 2026
BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, part of the KCB Group, has committed Rwf150 million towards the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally scheduled for July 10–12. For this year rally, BPR Bank will sponsor five crews, Karan Patel, Queen Kalimpinya, Oscar Ntambi, Tinashe Gatimu and Nikhil Sachania, together with their co-drivers. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
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BPR Bank powers Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally with Rwf150m boost
Thursday, July 09, 2026

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