France’s Manu Kone (No. 6) defends against Iraq’s Ali Al Hammadi (No. 9) during the World Cup Group One football match between France and Iraq on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Kylian MbappeA first-half goal gave France the lead, but dangerous lightning over Philadelphia forced players and supporters to seek shelter,…
Few countries have a better blend of established pedigrees and emerging talent heading into major tournaments than France. Didier Deschamps has spent more than a decade building a team capable of competing on multiple fronts, and his depth is one of the main reasons France continues to be regarded as one of the most popular…
New Delhi: Lionel Messi After scoring against Austria, he became the all-time top scorer, adding another remarkable milestone to his storied career. fifa world cup And extended his streak of scoring goals in consecutive World Cup matches.The Argentina captain took his World Cup tally to 17 and overtook Germany star Miroslav Klose by scoring in…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) looks at the screen during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) The Argentina captain’s ninth-minute error created a unique moment in World Cup history and set a statistical record alongside his extraordinary goal-scoring…
France’s Kylian Mbappe applauds fans at the end of a football match between France and Senegal in World Cup Group One, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) France’s all-time top scorer is expected to make his 100th cap against Iraq, with Kylian Mbappe closing in on…
James Coles (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) New Delhi: England have announced their 17-player squad for the five-match T20I series against India on July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles getting his maiden call-up to the national team. Harry Brook will captain the team, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing…
England’s Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes (AP Photo) England captain Ben Stokes Fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into a nightclub incident following the team’s win over New Zealand earlier this month. The pair have already received a written warning from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)…
Marketa Vondrousova (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, file photo) New Delhi: Ex Wimbledon In December 2025, champion Marketa Vondrousova was banned for four years for refusing to take an anti-doping test at home. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said an independent tribunal found the Czech player to have violated anti-doping rules. Her ban will last until…
Argentina vs Austria, 2026 FIFA World Cup Live Scores: Argentina take on Austria in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Monday as they look to seal a spot in the last 32. The defending champions started their campaign in dominant fashion with a convincing 3-0 victory…
Germany’s Nico Schlotterbeck (AP Photo) German fifa world cup The game suffered a major setback with defender Nico Schlotterback missing the remainder of the game after suffering a serious ankle injury.The Borussia Dortmund centre-back suffered an injury during Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, forcing head coach Julian Nagelsmann to rethink his defensive plans as…
Wimbledon Championships (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) new delhi: as Wimbledon As 2026 approaches, Indian doubles veterans Rohan Bopanna He selected defending champions Janik Sinner and Elena Rybakina as favorites to win the men’s and women’s singles titles. Despite describing the field as highly competitive, the 46-year-old backed Sinner to defend her title and believes…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Some of the biggest names in cricket continue to praise Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the latest endorsement comes from the legendary former West Indies captain Clive Lloydwho believes the teenage sensation possesses the qualities needed for a bright future at the highest level.Lloyd is one of the most revered figures in cricket history…
Kieron Pollard and Chris Gayle (Institutional Photo) Kieron Pollard On Sunday, he went beyond the T20s and wrote another remarkable chapter in his T20 legend. Chris Gayle Became the format’s all-time leading run-scorer during the 2026 edition of Major League Cricket.The landmark moment came when the former West Indies all-rounder scored 81 against Washington Liberty…
Virat Kohli Having ruled out any return to Test cricket, he joked during the launch of his new footwear range that he would rather sell the product at a low price than make a comeback and add more runs to his Test record.The former India captain, who retired last year after scoring 9,230 runs in…
Afghan captain Hashmathullah Shahidi (ANI photo) New Delhi: Afghanistan Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi Officially reprimanded by the ICC for breaching level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.The left-handed batsman was found guilty of breaching Article 2.10.10 of the ICC Code of Conduct…
Lamine Yamar, Lionel Messi Lamine Yamal scored as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atalanta on Sunday for their first World Cup win.The 18-year-old striker scored in the 11th minute when he curled in a low pass at the far post. The goal made him the eighth youngest scorer in World Cup history and helped…
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi (left) and Belgium’s Thomas Meunier compete for the ball (AP Photo) Iran etched their name in World Cup history with a resolute defensive performance in a goalless draw against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup Group G match at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday (local time).The Iranian team’s starting lineup has…
Australian cyclist recreates Dhoni-Yuvraj’s iconic cycling celebration New Delhi: Following Australia’s T20I series win over Bangladesh, David An unusual celebration stole the show. After the match, the all-rounder took a spin around the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on a bright lime green bike with his teammates Matt Renshaw Sit behind him. The two came around…
Shree Charani (Image: BCCI Women) New Delhi: Rising Indian left-arm spinner Shree Charani has equaled the record of most wickets taken by an Indian bowler in a single Women’s T20 World Cup tournament. Poonam YadavStatistics of 10 wickets taken in the 2020 Championship.Charani achieved the milestone during the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates a goal with teammate Mostafa Zico (11). (AP Photo) Egypt achieved a historic milestone by beating New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G match at BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday night, claiming their first World Cup victory.star forward Mohamed Salah Egypt once again excelled on the biggest stage, scoring…
Moroccan football team. (AP Photo) Morocco extended their unbeaten run to a staggering 39 games, setting a new all-time benchmark in international football and surpassing the legendary records held by Italy and Argentina, thus etching their names into footballing folklore.The Atlas Lions now dominate global football, surpassing Italy’s 37-game unbeaten run under Roberto Mancini and…
Indian women’s 4x100m relay team (Image: AFI) New Delhi: The Indian women’s 4x100m relay team put in a stellar performance at the 2026 Asian Relay Championships, clocking a season-best time of 43.85 seconds to clinch the gold medal in a thrilling final against formidable challengers China.The quartet of Srabani Nanda, SS Sneha, Sudeshna Shivankar and…
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) As the tennis world braces for another tournament Wimbledonindian wicketkeeper batsman Sanzhou Samson Draws interesting parallels between some of cricket’s greatest icons and modern tennis stars, while also reflecting on India’s recent World Cup success and the challenges posed by Australia.Speaking ahead of the Turf Professionals, Samson was…
Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu walks with the team during their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group B match against West Indies in Bristol, England, June 21, 2026. (Photo/Getty Images) Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu said she felt she had “failed as captain” after Bristol’s defeat to the West Indies, which left them fifth in the…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring. (AP Photo) Cape Verde writes a remarkable new chapter in World Cup history by becoming the first team in history (since 1966) to score for the first time fifa world cup Their fairytale 2026 campaign continued with a 2-2 draw with Uruguay after scoring from…
MI New York captain Nicholas Pooran takes a pass from the leg side during the match between Texas Super Kings and MI New York in Match 7 of Major League Baseball Season 4. (Photos/Motion Pictures) Defending champions MI New York opened their account in the MLC 2026 with an eight-wicket victory over Texas Super Kings…
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched new return-to-play guidelines after childbirth to help female cricketers resume their careers safely after childbirth. The move comes as more players choose to balance professional cricket with motherhood and the International Cricket Federation aims to strengthen support systems and player welfare. President of the International Chamber…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) New Delhi: The 15-year-old Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided yet another stunning reminder of his extraordinary talent as he smashed a record-breaking 94 off just 29 balls against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nations final at Dambulla on Sunday.The highlight of his astonishing batting was an 11-ball fifty, the fastest…
A handwritten note from Iran, left, and Belgium’s Alexis Salemekers, left, challenges Iran’s Ehsan Hajisafi during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo) Iran drew 0-0 with Belgium, goalkeeper Beiranvand made 7 saves fifa world cup Sunday game….
Uruguay’s four stars commemorate two Olympic football titles and two World Cup triumphs, all of which are officially recognized as world championships/Photo: AP Uruguay has reached 2026 fifa world cup Carrying one of the most unique badges in international football. While most supporters know that the star above the national team’s crest usually represents World…