Belgium threatened action after FIFA released Folarin Balogun to face USA despite his red card suspension / Image: X The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has launched a formal challenge to FIFA’s controversial decision to allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday’s FIFA World Cup match, arguing that the world body contravened…
Folarin Balogun (20) of the United States tackles Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup 32 soccer match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) In a major boost for the United States ahead of their FIFA World Cup 16…
England’s Jude Bellingham listens to the coach during a training session before the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match against Mexico in Mexico City, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo) England midfielder Jordan Henderson has rejected reports that the England team were using Viagra to deal with high-altitude conditions in Mexico City ahead of…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Harry Kane (Image: ANI) England captain Harry Kane urged his teammates to be prepared for a stern examination when they take on co-hosts Mexico in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The knockout clash, scheduled for July 6 at 5:30 AM IST, pits…
Fans take pictures as the England team bus arrives at the hotel (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) England’s preparations for their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Mexico were disrupted after hundreds of home supporters gathered outside the team hotel in the early hours, using drums, trumpets and fireworks in an apparent attempt to keep…
England’s Harry Kane celebrates (AP Photo) The preparations of England for his FIFA World Cup The meeting of 16 with Mexico took an unusual medical turn, with reports suggesting that the players were given the option of using Viagra to help combat the effects of playing at high altitude. The knockout match will be held…
England’s Jude Bellingham gets off the bus at the hotel where England are staying in Mexico City before their World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Mexico, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) England were greeted by boos from home fans after arriving in Mexico City ahead of their FIFA World Cup round of…
The team sheets are officially here at Miami Stadium, and both managers have thrown huge curveballs ahead of this 32-inning matchup! Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has completely flexed the depth of his squad, making nine radical changes to the side that wrapped up the group stage against Jordan. The headliner, however, is exactly what the…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (AP Photo) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha sent an emotional message of unity ahead of the biggest match in his country’s football history, urging the island nation to stick together as the FIFA World Cup debutants prepare to face defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32.The Blue Sharks have already captured…
Portugal to honor Diogo Jota one year after tragedy in Croatia World Cup clash (Agency Image) Portugal FIFA World Cup The campaign enters its knockout stage with emotions running high as Roberto Martinez’s side prepare to face Croatia in the Round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto.Beyond the pursuit of a place in the last…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Cristiano Ronaldo asked the fans of Portugal to create a home atmosphere in front of the team FIFA World Cup Friday, round of 16, against Croatia. Portugal will face a tough challenge against a Croatia side led by a veteran midfielder Luka Modricwith a place in the pre-quarterfinals at…
Lukaku separated Tielemans and Trossard before the situation escalated further. (X Photo) Belgium is remarkable FIFA World Cup The 2026 comeback against Senegal featured more than late goals and dramatic VAR decisions. Before the Red Devils produced one of the greatest turnarounds in World Cup elimination history, striker Romelu Lukaku was forced to step in…
Referee Raphael Claus shows the red card to Folarin Balogun of the United States, unseen, during the World Cup Round of 32 match. (AP Photo) The United States booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but the celebrations were tempered by…
Moroccan fans celebrate after a World Cup match between the Netherlands and Morocco in The Hague. (AP Photo) Morocco’s dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup victory over the Netherlands sparked contrasting scenes on two continents, with jubilant celebrations erupting in Casablanca as clashes erupted between soccer fans and police in the Dutch city of The Hague…
Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes under police investigation (Image: X) Cape Verde’s extraordinary FIFA World Cup campaign has been overshadowed by a serious development off the pitch, with captain Ryan Mendes currently under investigation by New Zealand Police following an allegation of rape made by a Brazilian woman.The allegation was first reported by Brazilian outlet…
India, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said the team will stick to an aggressive approach when they take on Australia in their must-win Women’s T20 World Cup clash on Sunday. With a semi-final berth at stake, India know that a win over the six-time champions will almost certainly ensure their progression after finding themselves in a tight…
Shafali Verma, right, celebrates the wicket of Sterre Kalis of the Netherlands during the women’s T20 World Cup cricket match in Leeds, England, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP) India opener Shafali Verma believes India should keep things simple when they face Australia in a must-win match in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.Sunday’s games…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) warms up before the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) France secured top spot in Group I with an emphatic 4-1 win over Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but preparations for the match…
Shreyas Iyer (Photo Credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s first outing as India’s T20I captain ended on a disappointing note on Friday as Ireland stunned the reigning world champions by 34 runs in Belfast, consigning the Mumbai batsman to an unwanted place in the record books.With the defeat, Iyer became only the fourth Indian captain…
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur said his team will focus on their own game rather than Australia’s record when the two sides meet in what could decide India’s place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.India take on Australia at Lord’s in their Group A final, knowing a win will improve their…
Isakapatnam releases first trailer ahead of July 2 release on OTT platform The first trailer of ‘Isakapatnam’, an upcoming Telugu drama series, has been shared online, and fans are enjoying the first look of the much-awaited OTT show. The drama about the conflict between a father and his daughter sparked several conversations after its announcement….
Brazil and Scotland meet in a decisive Group C clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with knockout qualification, group positioning and a historic stage in Miami. Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil are currently top of the table with four points from their opening two games. The five-time world champions began their campaign with a 1-1 draw…
The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground hosts its first Women’s T20 World Cup match of the tournament today, adding another layer of intrigue to an already high-profile contest. The venue will also stage the final, making every opportunity to understand the conditions particularly valuable. Recent numbers suggest that Lord’s is not necessarily a paradise to beat….
The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) has been postponed to July 5 amid protests by some candidates over conflicting exam dates, officials said on Tuesday.OTET is organized by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) and was scheduled to be held on June 28. However, candidates pointed out that the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)…