Neymar Jr. training in the field of Brazil (Image: @CBF_Futebol/X) Brazil fans received mixed news ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against Scotland on Thursday. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Raphinha will miss Brazil’s final group stage match against Scotland on Wednesday (local time), while also revealing that Neymar is fully…
NEW DELHI: One of DR Congo’s most famous football supporters finally got his moment at the FIFA World Cup on tuesdayMichel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea, attended DR Congo’s match against Colombia after missing the team’s opening game against Portugal due to Ebola-related quarantine requirements.The supporter became a global sensation during the 2025…
Jordan may be out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the tournament’s debutants left a lasting impression with a touching gesture off the pitch.After their 2-1 defeat to Algeria in California, Jordan’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stages are officially over. Having also lost their opening Group J match 3-1 to Austria, the…
Croatia held its own FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Panama on Tuesday, thanks to a second-half goal from Ante Budimir.Budimir scored in the 54th minute, just four minutes after coming on as a substitute. Josip Stanišic brought a curling cross into the box and Budimir was perfectly placed to…
NEW DELHI: Australia continued their unbeaten run in the Women’s T20 World Cup with a 113-run win over Pakistan at Headingley on Tuesday. However, despite winning all four matches so far, Australia are yet to secure a place in the semi-finals.South Africa and India can still finish with four wins each, keeping the race open….
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo share an incredible World Cup coincidence in a once-in-a-lifetime moment that may never come again. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have spent two decades chasing, matching and surpassing each other on football’s biggest stages. Now, after another week of World Cup history, the sport’s defining rivals have come to one…
England’s Harry Kane (9), right, and England’s Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) England and Ghana battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at the Boston Stadium on Tuesday night, with neither side able to…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring his team’s opening goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Cristiano Ronaldo overtook Eusébio as Portugal’s all-time World Cup goalscorer after scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, ending a record that…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates with Portugal’s Pedro Neto (18) after Ronaldo scored his team’s third goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren) Cristiano Ronaldo he scored twice to rewrite Portuguese World Cup history as Portugal produced their most comprehensive…
Ram Charan praised Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Dhurandhar, calling it ‘amazing’ (Image credit: Instagram) Ram Charan appreciated Ranveer SinghDhurandhar franchise, describing it as an “exciting, wonderful, wonderful” movie and attributes its great success to the way it was received by the Indian audience.The actor spoke about the blockbuster franchise during his appearance at the Republic…
QS report highlights strengths, skills gaps in India’s AI workforce in Future Skills Index 2027 New Delhi: India ranks 13th globally in terms of economic readiness for artificial intelligence in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, according to a new report released by global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The findings show…
A screen announces a hydration break during the first half of an international friendly match between Bosnia and Panama in St. Louis. (AP) New Delhi: In December of last year, with 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada six months apart, FIFA announced hydration breaks in both halves of the game….
Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) Old Indian ship Mohammad Kaif has raised concerns Hardik PandyaThe man’s recurring fitness issues, questioning the lack of clarity surrounding the all-rounder’s injuries while admitting uncertainty over whether he will still be part of India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.Hardik he recently missed the ODI series against Afghanistan due…
Simon and Garfunkel sing once the words of the prophet are written on the walls of the subway. They were only partially correct because the truth of the gospel can be found in all forms of art, including cartoons. Take a cartoon caption by Paul Rigby in the Sydney Daily Telegraph, who witnessed the plight…
Portugal vs Uzbekistan, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign is already at a crossroads as they prepare to face Uzbekistan in a must-win Group K encounter. Expectations were high ahead of the tournament, but a frustrating 1-1 draw against DR Congo left Roberto Martínez’s men searching for answers. The…
Ireland’s T20 World Cup campaign may be over in terms of qualification, but the team still has a lot to play for as they take on Sri Lanka in Bristol. After suffering defeats against Scotland, England and New Zealand, Ireland were officially eliminated from semi-final contention. However, their performances suggest that they have been much…
India’s young arm spinner Sree Charani has become the world’s number one bowler in the women’s T20Is after a superb run in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup. The 21-year-old climbed to the top of the ICC rankings after taking 10 wickets in just three matches, making her the tournament’s top wicket-taker so far.Charani’s rise…
One of the biggest reasons behind New Zealand’s struggles has been their inability to take wickets consistently. Their bowlers have claimed just nine wickets in the tournament so far, the fewest among the 12 teams. In comparison, England’s attack took 25 wickets. A lack of breakthroughs prevented New Zealand from controlling matches, even when they…
Mammootty Quote of the Day: ‘Don’t expect people to remember you till the end of the world’ Mammootty is known for his stability along with his excellent work in movies. Over the years, they often share ideas that go beyond movies and that focus on life, success. An exclusive interview from 2024 reveals his thoughts…
Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe Erling Haaland fired Norway in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, but the striker was not let down. After scoring twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Tuesday, Haaland said the team should enjoy the moment rather than start talking about winning the tournament.The Manchester City striker now…
England’s Declan Rice speaks to the media during a news conference before the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) The England midfielder says he has been managing hamstring pain since Christmas as he opens the worst physical of a…
Algeria’s Amine Gouiri, front, celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal against Jordan. (AP Photo) Algeria held its own FIFA World Cup 2026 elimination hopes remain firmly alive with a spirited 2-1 comeback win over Jordan in a crucial Group J clash on Monday night, overturning an early deficit with two second-half goals.The victory, secured…
Norway players perform a rowing ritual during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo) Norway booked their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday. After…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K match against Congo. (AP Photo) Portugal coach Roberto Martínez refused to confirm whether Cristiano Ronaldo he will keep his starting position for Tuesday FIFA World Cup match against Uzbekistan, after the superstar’s underwhelming performance in the team’s opening match.“I can’t inform you about the starting…
Norway’s Erling Haaland, left, celebrates with David Moeller Wolfe after scoring his third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano) The Norwegian striker scored twice in a 3-2 win over Senegal to send his country…
Egypt players during a training session. (AP Photo) The preparations of Egypt for its decisive FIFA World Cup The Group G clash against Iran was disrupted after local security authorities rejected a request to allow the team to travel directly from Vancouver to Seattle, according to a Reuters report.The decision comes just days after Egypt…
Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé (AP Photos) The race for the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot roared into life as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all put in outstanding performances on a high-scoring day for the tournament’s elite strikers.Between them, the trio have already blown away the competition, combining for 13…
Lionel MessiArgentina’s record performance at the FIFA World Cup drew praise from former Barcelona team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who said the Argentina captain continues to do the things that separate him from everyone else.After Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday to become the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history, Ibrahimovic…
The singer shared some happy family time with her sons as she balances her busy touring schedule with family time. Photo credit: (Shakira’s Instagram) Shakira will continue to combine her professional activities with her moments while maintaining her successful ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour’ across the United States. However, over the weekend, a…
Lionel Messi insisted that he is not focused on his age and is only concerned about staying in shape after the rewrite FIFA World Cup the record books just two days before his 39th birthday.The Argentina captain scored twice in a 2-0 win over Austria in Texas, becoming the all-time leading scorer in men’s World…