Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) waves after the World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Portugal on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Colombia secured top spot in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 0-0 draw with Portugal at the Miami Stadium in Florida, a…
Shubman Gill and Ronaldinho (Agency Photo) india captain Shubman Gill During the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, he met Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho Gaucho and shared unforgettable moments away from the cricket field. Gil meets Ronaldinho Gill, who currently leads India in both Tests and ODIs, has made significant progress over the…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts during the World Cup Group K football match between Portugal and Uzbekistan on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) cristiano ronaldo Portugal is expected to start in the decisive Group K final against Colombia as the two countries prepare to meet for the first time in senior…
Cody Gakpo and partner Noa van der Bij mourn the loss of their unborn son during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Associated Press Liverpool and Netherlands striker Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij have announced they lost their unborn son during pregnancy and have asked for privacy. The couple revealed in…
Romelu Lukaku (9) of Belgium scores his team’s fourth goal with a header during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Belgium on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo) Romelu Lukaku became the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history when he scored in Belgium’s 5-1 victory…
Legendary coach Marcelo Bielsa screams (screenshot) Marcelo Bielsa’s future as Uruguay manager has come under new scrutiny following the country’s disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup. Uruguay was winless in Group H, drawing with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before losing 0-1 to Spain, ending the season.Bielsa’s frustration was evident after the game, with…
New Delhi: Iran once again won praise for their touching actions off the field after their match against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Group G match in Seattle.After the 1-1 draw helped Egypt advance to the knockout stages for the first time in their history, Iranian players left a handwritten message in the dressing…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) warms up before a World Cup Group One soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the French team defeated Norway 4-1 and locked the first place in the first group. However, the personal tragedy of head…
Cape Verdean players celebrate after their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia during the World Cup Group H football match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Cape Verde’s stunning debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached another historic milestone on Friday when the Blue Sharks qualified for the last 32 despite…
Spanish players react after the World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 at the Guadalajara Stadium, with Alex Baena scoring the only goal of the game. Spain advanced to the round of 32 of the 2026…
In the first half, Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick to lead France to a 4-1 victory over Norway. (AP Photo) Reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele France produced a stunning masterclass, scoring a hat-trick to beat Norway 4-1 at Gillette Stadium on Friday. With this overwhelming victory, the Gallic Rooster maintained a perfect record in…
Nagatomo Yuto made history by becoming the first Asian footballer to compete in five World Cups, a groundbreaking achievement. The 39-year-old Japanese defender’s remarkable career began in 2010 and culminated in the 2026 World Cup. (Photo/ANI) Japanese football legend Yuto Nagatomo etched his name into immortality and became the first Asian player in football history…
To manage Messi’s workload, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni decided to leave the captain on the bench for their final Group J game against Jordan. (Photo/ANI) Defending champions Argentina will bow out without their talismanic captain Lionel Messi They face Jordan, who is making his first appearance in the tournament, in the starting lineup on Sunday…
FILE – FIFA President Gianni Infantino watches an international friendly match between Iran and Costa Rica in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Riza Ozel, File) Russia could be one step closer to returning to FIFA competition after football’s governing body confirmed that all 211 member associations have been invited to the inaugural…
Vinicius Junior (AP Photo) The game has not yet reached the first hydration break. Brazil have already enjoyed the gift of early goals. In the 22nd minute, opener Vinicius scored the second goal for Brazil after breaking past Scottish defender Jack Hendry. The Scotsman looked crestfallen but ready to press on. Vinicius celebrated with his…
The Netherlands secured top spot in Group F with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday and will face Morocco in the last 32. fifa world cup.Ronald Koeman’s side are ahead of Japan, who were held to a draw by Sweden earlier in the day. The result means the Netherlands advance as top of…
Ecuador shocked the world of football by defeating four-time champion Germany 2-1 to advance to the knockout rounds of the World Cup (AP Photo) A record-breaking crowd witnessed a historic World Cup heist as a gritty Ecuador side beat four-time champions Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium on Friday to advance to the knockout stages in…
FIFA has slapped a five-game ban on Qatar’s Asim Madibo for a dangerous tackle that seriously injured Canada’s Ismail Cone during a World Cup match. (Photo/AP) FIFA cracks down on serious foul play. Qatar midfielder Asim Madibo was handed a serious five-match suspension by global football’s governing body on Wednesday after a horrific tackle that…
South Africa vs Netherlands, Women’s T20 World Cup live score: Heat likely to be major talking point Conditions in Bristol could play a big role in this game. The temperature is expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius, but the actual temperature will feel around 40 degrees. Such hot weather will test players physically and mentally…
In the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic, Ted Russo is a rare ray of hope. As the world went into lockdown, an American football coach running a football team had the enviable job of not only coaching a team in a sport he knew little about, but also boosting the world’s morale during its…
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has urged Brazilian fans not to get carried away after Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland at the World Cup, which also marked the return of Neymar and another outstanding performance from Vinicius Junior.After the Brazilian team started with a 1-1 draw with Morocco, they then won two games in a row and…
FIFA World Cup trophy (AP Photo) As the group stages of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup enter the final stages, attention turns to one of the most interesting qualification battles in the tournament – the battle for the third-placed team to clinch a spot in the last 32.For the first time in the history…
Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13) celebrates after the football match between the Czech Republic and Mexico in World Cup Group A, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Mexico City. (AP Photo) Guillermo Ochoa joins FIFA World Cup all-time exclusive roster cristiano ronaldo and Lionel Messi Selected into six World Cup squads. He was also the first…
France, Argentina and Norway have reserved seats The 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching the knockout stage of the top 32, and as the tournament progresses, the list of qualifying teams continues to expand. The competition has lasted 15 days, and 12 teams have locked in the knockout spots.Let’s take a look at the contestants…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) celebrates after the football match between Scotland and Brazil in World Cup Group C on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Neymar achieved two of the most unique milestones in Brazilian football history in Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland, marking his long-awaited return to the FIFA World…
Is cricket more global than football? (Designed by Mukesh Sharma/TimesofIndia.com) New Delhi: The rhythm of summer in the subcontinent is exhausting. The moment you step out, the hot weather hits you like a wall, and, to survive, more often than not, you have to quickly seek shelter at the nearest roadside stall for a glass…
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 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Vinicius Júnior continued his fine form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, etching his name into the annals of Brazilian…
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in World Cup Group C, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium to secure the top spot in Group C, completing the group…
Jude Bellingham sparks confusion over new FIFA rules during England’s World Cup draw / Picture: X England midfielder Jude Bellingham was at the center of fresh World Cup controversy during Tuesday’s goalless draw with Ghana after television cameras captured him covering his mouth while speaking to Ghana captain Jordan Ayew. With FIFA’s new mouth-covering rules…
Harry Kane and the Ghanaian Witch Doctor England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana at the World Cup sparked concern on and off the pitch after a Ghanaian witch doctor claimed he placed a spell on England captain Harry Kane and “released” the spell after the game.Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-proclaimed spiritualist who previously claimed responsibility for…