NEW DELHI: France continued their brilliant run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 and creating a piece of tournament history.Didier Deschamps’ side became the first team in FIFA World Cup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches. FIFA confirmed the achievement in…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Harry Brook (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Will 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally wear the India jersey today? That is the big question ahead of the first T20I against England at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham.The youngster has been one of the biggest talking points before the five-match series, and even England…
Paraguay’s Gustavo Gomez, left, celebrates after winning the World Cup Round of 32 match against Germany. (AP Photo) FIFA has broken its silence over the controversial VAR decision that overshadowed Germany’s shock FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, insisting the disallowed extra-time goal against Paraguay was in line with new refereeing guidelines introduced before the tournament.The…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring their third goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) The high-octane 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash at the MetLife Stadium saw France deliver a masterclass…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 continues with one of the most intriguing knockout fixtures of the tournament as Mexico welcome Ecuador to the Mexico City Stadium. With the margin for error now gone, both sides know only victory will keep their World Cup dreams alive. Mexico arrive carrying both momentum and expectation….
Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets controls the puck during the first period against the Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena on April 14, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images) As NHL trade speculation heats up ahead of the new season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the teams most frequently…
The knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues with an intriguing all-European contest as France meet Sweden in the Round of 32 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. There is no margin for error now. One team will move a step closer to the trophy, while the other will see its World…
England captain Harry Brook (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: England have named their playing XI for the opening T20I against India, with captain Harry Brook set to lead an experienced side in the five-match series opener at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Wednesday.The hosts have gone with a seasoned lineup that boasts more than…
Norwegian fans cheer after victory in the round of 16 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway during the 2026 World Cup, in Oslo, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Javad Parsa/NTB via AP) Erling Haaland delivered when Norway needed him most, scoring five minutes from time to seal a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire and send…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic blasted Ronald Koeman after the Netherlands’ World Cup exit, blaming his defensive tactics for Oranje’s defeat to Morocco/ Image: AP,X The Netherlands’ FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion after Morocco completed a dramatic comeback to eliminate Ronald Koeman’s side on penalties following a 1-1 draw, but much of the post-match…