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“Vacations, damn it!” – President Paraguay calls for national celebration after defeating Germany to reach the World Cup last 16 | Football news
Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday. (AP Photos) The president of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, has declared a national holiday after the country’s soccer team produced one of the country’s most stunning results. FIFA World Cup 2026, eliminating four-time champions Germany to book a place in the Round of 16.In a night already etched…
“We feel used and cheated”: Thomas Muller slams VAR after Germany’s World Cup debacle | Football news
Germany’s Jonathan Tah (4) directs a goal that was disqualified after a VAR check. (AP Photo) Thomas Muller gave a scathing assessment of VAR after Germany suffered a shock 32nd-round exit at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a controversial decision that overturned Jonathan Tah’s extra-time goal that proved decisive in a dramatic defeat to…
India announces Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad for 2026 Asian Games after Women’s T20 World Cup exit | Cricket News
Following India’s semi-final exit from the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup against Australia on Sunday, the BCCI Women’s Selection Committee announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September.Conducted by Harmanpreet Kaurwith Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain, India will enter the continental event as the…
Netherlands vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup match result: Saibari shootout winner sends Morocco into last 16 as Netherlands crash to first WC exit | Football news
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…
Brazil vs Japan FIFA World Cup match result: Martinelli’s injury-time winner spares Brazil blushes against brave Japan in thriller | Football news
In a thrilling World Cup round of 32 match, Gabriel Martinelli’s late heroics led Brazil to a sensational 2-1 win over Japan. (AP Photo) Super-sub Gabriel Martinelli emerged as Brazil’s saviour, scoring a breathtaking winner deep into stoppage time to script a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over a resilient Japan FIFA World Cup 32 matchup…
Paraguay ends Germany’s historic 44-year World Cup streak as football’s biggest reputation finally falls | Football news
A Germany fan reacts at the end of the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) “Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and, in the end, the Germans always win.” Gary Lineker’s…
Netherlands vs Morocco Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Match underway in close early battle
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…
Germany vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup Match Result: Paraguay Reach Round of 16 After Germany’s First World Cup Tirol Defeat | Football news
Paraguay’s Gustavo Gomez celebrates after winning the 32nd World Cup soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Germany’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to a stunning end after Paraguay produced one of the biggest knockout upsets in the tournament’s history, defeating the four-time…
Germany vs Paraguay live score 32 FIFA World Cup 2026: No room for error as Paraguay look to repeat giant-killing feat
Germany began their knockout campaign knowing that anything short of victory would put an abrupt end to their 2026 FIFA World Cup ambitions. Standing in their way is Paraguay, a team that made an impressive comeback from a disastrous opening match to extend their tournament and earn another opportunity to challenge one of world football’s…
Messi, Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., Haaland all beaten as FIFA unveils surprise World Cup best striker | Football news
Argentina’s Lionel Messi practices for the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Lionel Messi may lead the Golden Boot race and continue to rewrite FIFA World Cup history, but the Argentina captain is not the tournament’s top attacking player after the group stage.In contrast, The…
India’s women qualify for LA28 Olympics despite World Cup exit, but men’s team not yet; here’s why | Cricket News
India’s Shafali Verma hits a boundary during the Women’s T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, on Sunday, June 28, (PTI) India’s campaign in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 ended with another group exit, but Harmanpreet KaurThe team’s team also had something to take away from…
From rejection to redemption: Jyoti Gulia’s golden fist at the Boxing World Cup | Boxing news
New Delhi: India’s campaign in the World Boxing Cup 2 in Guiyang, China ended with six medals – one gold, three silver and two bronze. The brightest moment of the tournament came from Haryana boxer Jyoti Gulia, who put up a sensational performance to claim the country’s only gold medal.Competing in the 48kg category, Jyoti…
Brazil vs Japan live score FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16: Neymar’s Brazil face fearless Japan with last 16 spot on the line
FIFA World Cup Live Updates: Japan’s unbeaten group stage builds confidence Japan reached the knockout rounds after an impressive unbeaten campaign in one of the tournament’s toughest groups. The Samurai Blue collected five points from three matches to secure qualification. They opened with a hard-earned 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Dallas before producing one…
EXPLAINED: Why West Indies’ two T20 World Cup champions may miss out on LA Olympics | Cricket News
West Indies are two-time champions of the Men’s T20 World Cup with their last triumph in 2016. New Delhi: Both West Indies Men’s T20 World Cup champions could miss out on cricket’s return to the Olympics in 2028 after the qualification process was revealed on Monday (June 29). Six teams each will play in the…
Jaafar Jackson and Nia Long celebrate ‘Michael’ win at BET 2026 Awards: ‘Your support means the world to the Jackson family’ |
Jaafar Jackson celebrates ‘Michael’ win at BETS Awards 2026. As Jaafar Jackson’s ‘Michael’ approaches $1 billion worldwide, the stars went to the 2026 BET Awards in style to celebrate the success of the movie. While Jaafar Jackson took the stage with his friend It’s LongThe two celebrated the biopic’s historical past and thanked fans for…
OFFSIDE | World Cup 2026: Can Japan go full Kill Bill on Brazil in Round of 32? | Football news
Hello and welcome to Offside: your daily summary and wait for the World Cup. The strangest thing about Day 18 was that it only had one game and it was one that would have made cricket fans feel like they were watching the first round of an ICC tournament if Cricket Canada hadn’t been busted…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule: Argentina, France, Portugal in focus as Canada reaches last 16 | Football news
France’s Kylian Mbappe, left, Argentina’s Lionel Messi, center, and Norway’s Erling Haaland. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially moved into its knockout stage following the conclusion of a record-setting group stage, with Canada setting the tone by winning the opening round of 32 match in dramatic fashion on Sunday.Stephen Eustáquio’s winner inspired…
Canada vs South Africa FIFA World Cup match result: Stephen Eustaquio’s late stunner fires Canada into historic WC last-16 | Football news
Canada secured a historic 1-0 win over South Africa at SoFi Stadium, with Stephen Eustaquio scoring a stunning 92nd-minute volley to seal their first World Cup knockout stage victory. (AP Photo) A stunning 92nd-minute volley from midfielder Stephen Eustaquio propelled co-hosts Canada to a historic 1-0 win over South Africa at SoFi Stadium on Sunday…
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma cheer for Team India in Women’s T20 World Cup; photographed by Ravi Shastri and Shikhar Dhawan at Lord’s | Hindi Movie News
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma cheer for Team India in Women’s T20 World Cup; sat with Ravi Shastri and Shikhar Dhawan at Lord’s (Image credit: Instagram) A family of stars Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma was in the crowd at Lord’s on Sunday when India took on Australia in a crucial Group A match in the…
India crash out of Women’s T20 World Cup despite Harmanpreet Kaur’s heroics | Cricket News
India bow out of the Women’s T20 World Cup Australia ended India’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing six-wicket win on Sunday, raising fresh questions over Harmanpreet Kaur’s future as India’s T20 captain. Chasing 171, the six-time champions completed the target in 19 overs thanks to a match-winning 100-run partnership between Ellyse Perry…
Ireland defeat India again, seal first T20I series win over world champions | Cricket News
Jai Moondra dismisses Sanju Samson for golden duck to trigger historic collapse (X-Cricbuzz) Ireland scripted one of the biggest victories in their cricket history on Sunday, overcoming T20 World Cup champions India by a run in the second T20I to complete a sensational 2-0 series sweep at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont.The triumph…
Record! Deepti Sharma Makes History Despite India’s Women’s T20 World Cup Exit, Becomes Highest Ever … | Cricket News
Deepti Sharma of India (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India spinner Deepti Sharma etched her name in the record books during India’s crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Australia, becoming the highest wicket-taker in the history of women’s international cricket.Deepti reached the landmark when she dismissed Australia’s Beth Mooney, who mistimed a…
Ben Stokes announces retirement from Tests, shock cricket world | Cricket News
England captain Ben Stokes announced on Sunday that he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, ending a career that spanned 15 years.The announcement came while Stokes was in the middle of a bowling spell. England Cricket released a statement confirming that the 35-year-old will step…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Who will be Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, France and Spain in the first knockout games? | Football news
A giant FIFA World Cup balloon (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the Round of 32. With Canada and South Africa starting the knockout stage, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next phase of the tournament.So, who will be the favorites?BrazilThe most successful nation in FIFA World Cup history…
The BWF World Championships return to India after 17 years as badminton enters a new era | Badminton News
India’s PV Sindhu (AP/PTI) New Delhi: Fifty days from now, the world’s best badminton players will enter New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi (IG) Indoor Stadium for the BWF World Championships from August 17-23, returning to Indian soil for the first time since Hyderabad hosted the event in 2009. For the country’s badminton, this is much more…
Only behind Lionel Messi! Cristiano Ronaldo equals FIFA World Cup record during Portugal’s goalless draw against Colombia | Football news
Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo by Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo achieved another great FIFA World Cup milestone on Saturday, as Portugal were held to a 0-0 draw by Colombia in their final Group K match. The result was enough for both teams to qualify for the Round of 32, with Colombia finishing top of the group and…
Lionel Messi writes history, breaks the record of the legend of Brazil FIFA World Cup to become … | Football news
Lionel Messi added another FIFA World Cup career record after becoming the player with the most goals scored from outside the penalty area in the tournament’s history during Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan in their Group J final in Arlington.The Argentina captain scored with a free-kick in the 80th minute at AT&T Stadium on Saturday…
History made! 9 out of 10 African teams qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages | Football news
NEW DELHI: Africa achieved its best ever performance in a FIFA World Cupwith nine of its 10 teams reaching the Round of 32 at the 2026 tournament. It is the first time that so many African nations have qualified for the knockout phase. The previous record was just two teams, set at the 2014 World…