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Sports Minister Rafiu launches "Mihaaru" World Cup Guide

Sports Minister Abdulla Rafiu launched the 'Mihaaru World Cup Guide' prepared by Mihaaru newspaper for the FIFA World Cup. The ceremony took place at Artificial Beach, attended by former Maldivian linesman Mohamed Saeed. Rafiu praised Mihaaru's predecessor Haveeru for compiling special editions since 1986 and noted the guide's expansion since 1998. Mihaaru Editor Ahmed Hamdhoon and Sports Editor Mohamed Hamdhoon highlighted the team's efforts. The guide includes a score chart for free distribution and an online edition. The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, begins next Thursday night with 48 teams, final on July 19.

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Sports Minister Abdulla Rafiu launched the 'Mihaaru World Cup Guide' prepared by Mihaaru newspaper for the FIFA World Cup. The ceremony took place at Artificial Beach, attended by former Maldivian linesman Mohamed Saeed. Rafiu praised Mihaaru's predecessor Haveeru for compiling special editions since 1986 and noted the guide's expansion since 1998. Mihaaru Editor Ahmed Hamdhoon and Sports Editor Mohamed Hamdhoon highlighted the team's efforts. The guide includes a score chart for free distribution and an online edition. The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, begins next Thursday night with 48 teams, final on July 19.

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