Croatia’s Luka Modric (AP/PTI) Luka Modric’s exit from the World Cup stage and, with it, possibly international football as well, did not turn out to be the beau idéal or a perfect 10, a number he has so adoringly and alluringly made his own over the years. The end was, though, dramatic — and cruel….
FIFA World Cup trophy (Photo by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its business end, with all 16 teams confirmed for the Round of 16 following a dramatic Round of 32 that saw heavyweights like Germany and the Netherlands crash out. Defending champions Argentina survived a scare against Cape Verde,…
Colombia’s Jhon Arias (11) celebrates after scoring goal (AP Photo) Jhon Arias’ first-half goal proved decisive as Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 on Friday night to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, where they will face Switzerland for a spot in the quarter-finals.The South American side took control early despite…
Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Graphic designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris through the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers has boiled down to a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters.India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both have…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt head coach raises Palestinian flag, dedicates historic R32 win to Palestinians Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan paid an emotional tribute to the Palestinian people after guiding his team to a landmark FIFA World Cup achievement, raising the Palestinian flag moments after the Pharaohs secured a dramatic Round of 32 victory…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his legendary career after becoming the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in eight consecutive matches. The Argentina captain reached the unprecedented milestone during his side’s dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, helping the defending champions book their…
Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan the wicket of Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, center, during the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo) Pakistan men’s team head coach Mike Hesson has questioned the way his side is judged mainly on its results against…
Jofra Archer (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England have made two changes to their playing XI for the second T20I against India at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.Fast bowler Jofra Archer returns to the side, while Josh Tongue is set to make his T20I debut.The duo replaces Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood, who have…
The team sheets are officially in here at Miami Stadium, and both managers have thrown massive curveballs ahead of this high-stakes Round of 32 clash! Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has completely flexed his squad depth, making nine sweeping changes to the side that wrapped up the group stage against Jordan. The headline news, however, is…
Croatia’s Igor Matanovic (20) heads the ball during the World Cup round of 32 football match between Portugal and Croatia (left), and Cristiano Ronaldo. (AP)_ Cristiano Ronaldo will play at least one more FIFA World Cup match for Portugal after his side edged past Croatia 2-1 in the round of 32, with technology playing a…