Cape Verde’s players celebrate their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Cape Verde’s remarkable debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached another historic milestone on Friday as the Blue Sharks secured qualification for the Round of 32…
Spain players react after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 as Group H winners after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay at the Guadalajara Stadium,…
In an electrifying first half, Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick, leading France to a decisive 4-1 victory over Norway. (AP Photo) Reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele He put on a breathtaking first-half masterclass, bagging a sensational hat-trick to power France to a 4-1 victory over Norway at Gillette Stadium on Friday. With this dominant…
a breakthrough achievement, Yuto Nagatomo made history as the first Asian footballer to play in five FIFA World Cups. At 39, the Japanese defender’s extraordinary career began in 2010, culminating in his appearance at the 2026 tournament. (Photo/ANI) Japanese soccer legend Yuto Nagatomo etched his name into the halls of absolute immortality, becoming the first…
One of the outstanding matches of the final stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage takes place at the Guadalajara stadium in Mexico as Spain and Uruguay meet with qualification, first place and knockout seed all still in line in Group H. Spain came into the strongest position after collecting four points from…
To manage Lionel Messi’s workload, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni decided to bench the captain for the final Group J match against Jordan. (Photo/ANI) Defending champions Argentina go out without their talismanic captain Lionel Messi in the starting lineup when they face tournament debutants Jordan in their final Group J clash on Sunday.With Argentina having already…
Brad Pitt and Edward Norton they had all eyes on them when they had an unexpected reunion on FIFA World Cupalmost thirty years since they played together in the cult band ‘Fight Club’.The players were spotted at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, cheering on the United States Men’s National Soccer Team during its Group D…
They made Viking Row in the subways of New York City. In Times Square. At the airport escalators. In the middle of Central Park. Norway is back at the World Cup – and they’re having the time of their lives. Playing in their fourth World Cup final and first in 28 years, Norway have given…
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…
South Africa coach Hugo Broos, right, celebrates with a member of the team. (AP Photo) South Africa etched its name FIFA World Cup history after sealing a place in the knockout stages with a 1-0 win in South Korea, while coach Hugo Broos added another remarkable chapter to his career story by becoming the oldest…
A player Ajith Kumar and his team made history by participating in the famous Le Mans Cup race in France, and actor Madhavan has come to support the athlete. Ajith Kumar Racing took part in the endurance race held at Le Mans on June 12, presenting another great event Ajith‘s growing motorsport adventure. Fans and…
Vinicius Junior (AP Photo) The match was yet to reach the first hydration break. Brazil were already enjoying the gift of an early goal. In the 22nd minute, open goal scorer Vinicius Junior set up Scotland defender Jack Hendry and crossed for what looked to be Brazil’s second. The Scots looked dejected, but ready to…
The Netherlands sealed top spot in Group F with a comfortable 3-1 win over Tunisia on Thursday, setting up a last-32 clash against Morocco FIFA World Cup.Ronald Koeman’s side finished ahead of Japan, who were held to a draw by Sweden earlier in the day. The result meant the Dutch progressed as group winners, while…
Ecuador delivered an incredible shock to the soccer world by defeating four-time champions Germany 2-1, catapulting themselves into the knockout rounds of the World Cup (AP Photo) A record crowd witnessed a historic World Cup heist as gritty Ecuador stunned four-time champions Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium on Friday, sealing a dramatic place in the…
NEW DELHI: South Africa boosted their chances of reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with an 88-run win over Holland in Bristol on Thursday.Opening batsman Tazmin Brits produced the innings of her career, remaining unbeaten on 114 from 69 balls as South Africa posted a tournament-best 208/1 before restricting the Netherlands…
Ecuador vs Germany Live Score: Team News: Big guns turned for Germany; Caicedo leads Ecuador The official lineups are out, and both managers will not be playing tonight. Julian Nagelsmann named a formidable German XI, re-establishing the deadly creative trio of Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz behind Kai Havertz. Meanwhile, Ecuador lined up…
FIFA has issued a five-match suspension to Qatar’s Assim Madibo after a dangerous tackle that seriously injured Canada’s Ismael Kone in a World Cup match. (Photo/AP) FIFA has cracked the whip on some serious foul play. Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo was handed a hefty five-match ban on Wednesday by soccer’s world governing body after a…
Shafali Verma (Image Credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma continued her red-hot run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, hitting a fluent 53 off 34 balls against Bangladesh to not only lead India to a five-wicket win but also cement her place among the country’s most decorated performers in the tournament’s history.With her…
Shafali Verma (Image Credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India kept their Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive with a convincing five-wicket win over Bangladesh at Old Trafford on Thursday, overcoming another disappointing fielding display to register a crucial Group A victory.Chasing a modest target of 137, India rode on a blistering knock from Shafali Verma,…
NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Shree Charani continued her dream run at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, rewriting the record books on Thursday by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament.The newly-crowned World T20I bowler reached the milestone during India’s Group A clash against Bangladesh at Old Trafford,…
Ted Lasso was a rare silver lining during the dark days of COVID. As the world went into lockdown, an American football coach who manages a football team had the unenviable job of not only coaching a team in a sport he didn’t know, but also lifting the spirits of the world in its saddest…
Juairiya Ferdous of Bangladesh bats during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Bangladesh at Old Trafford Cricket Ground on June 25, 2026 in Manchester, England. India’s fielding woes continued in the crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Bangladesh on Thursday, with the team taking four catches in the…
Gull Feroza, Pakistani batsman (Photo Credit: ICC) Pakistan batsman Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and given a demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against Australia on Tuesday.Feroza was found to…
India Women vs Bangladesh Women Live Score, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: With middle-order batting woes and sloppy fielding threatening to derail their campaign, India will be desperate to address these concerns when they take on Bangladesh in a crucial Group A clash of the Women’s T20 World Cup here on Thursday. India entered the…
The FIFA World Cup trophy (AP Photo) As the group stage of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its finale, attention turns to one of the tournament’s most intriguing qualification battles – the race between the third-ranked teams for a place in the Round of 32.For the first time in the history of the…
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13) celebrates after the World Cup Group A soccer match between the Czech Republic and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo) Guillermo Ochoa entered an exclusive list in the history of the FIFA World Cup, becoming only the third player since Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to…
France, Argentina and Norway reserve their seats The 2026 FIFA World Cup is inching closer to its knockout stage of 32, and as the tournament progresses, the list of qualified teams continues to expand. Fifteen days into the competition, 12 teams have already secured their places in the knockout rounds.Let’s take a look at the…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) celebrates after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Florida, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Neymar marked his long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup by achieving two of the most exclusive goals in Brazilian football history during Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland….
Morocco survived a huge Haiti scare before securing a 4-2 win on Wednesday, coming from behind twice to book a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32.Substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine played crucial roles late in the match, scoring decisive goals as Morocco ended Haiti’s hopes of earning their first point of…
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Florida, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Brazil secured top spot in Group C with an emphatic 3-0 win over Scotland at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami,…