Germany and the Netherlands clash in the first round of direct elimination. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup produced a historic first, with two teams ranked in the top 10 of the FIFA World Ranking being eliminated in the opening elimination round for the first time in the tournament’s history. Germany, ranked No. 10,…
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…
Morocco’s Ismael Saibari (11) scores against Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (1) in a penalty shootout. (AP Photo) Ismael Saibari held his nerve in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to fire Morocco into the last 16 and condemn the Netherlands to their first. FIFA World Cup outing in recent memory, as the Atlas Lions prevailed 3-2 after…
The knockout fever of the FIFA World Cup 2026 hits a crescendo as European powers, the Netherlands, lock horns with African giants, Morocco, in an attempt, high-stakes Round of 32 encounter at the Estadio BBVA on Tuesday. With a coveted spot in the pre-quarterfinals on the line, the two continental heavyweights enter the arena knowing…
Pakistan’s Fatima Sana (C) celebrates the wicket with her teammates (Getty Images) Pakistan signed off from the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a convincing 37-run win over the Netherlands at the County Ground on Saturday, produced a disciplined bowling performance to bowl out the tournament debutants for just 89 in 18 overs.Captain Fatima…
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…
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…