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Photo: Xinhua via IANSFIFA World Cup 2026: Extra-Time Glory for Spain as Ferran Torres Stunner Sinks Argentina
New York: Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as Spain’s hero, scoring the decisive goal in extra time as La Roja edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Spain Dominates Possession as Disciplined Defence Shuts Down Messi After a tense and fiercely…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSFIFA WC: When and where to watch England vs Argentina
Atlanta: A place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be on the line when England and Argentina square off in Atlanta on Wednesday in one of the tournament’s most anticipated semifinal clashes. While both nations arrive with the same objective, the contest carries significance far beyond football. Meetings between England and Argentina have…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSFIFA WC: When and where to watch England vs Norway
Miami: 1966 FIFA World Cup champions England will clash with Norway in a crucial quarter-final at the Miami Stadium on Sunday (IST), with both teams looking to secure a place in the top four alongside Spain, France, and the winner of the Argentina vs Switzerland clash. Norway have already produced one of the stories of…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSFIFA WC: When and Where to Watch Spain vs Belgium
Los Angeles : Spain and Belgium meet in an all-European World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, with Belgium facing the daunting task of becoming the first team to score against Spain in the tournament. Both nations emerged from the group stage as table toppers, with La Roja then producing one of the standout performances of the…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSFIFA WC: When and where to watch Switzerland vs Colombia
Vancouver : Switzerland and Colombia will look to maintain their unbeaten records and secure a place in the quarterfinals when they clash in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match at BC Place in Vancouver on Wednesday (IST). Belief is growing in the Switzerland camp after they followed up their Group B-topping…
Co-host Ranchi set to make historic Debut
Ranchi is all set to script a new chapter in Indian football history as it makes its debut as a host city for the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup, India’s oldest and most prestigious football tournament. The Birsa Munda Football Stadium will host league-stage matches from July 26 to August 16, besides one of the…
Photo: USMNT/XFIFA WC: When and where to watch USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Santa Clara: Hosts USA will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Thursday, aiming to book their place in the last 16 at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The Americans topped their group after convincing wins over Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0), securing qualification with a game…
Photo: England FootballFIFA WC: When and where to watch England vs DR Congo, know all details
Atlanta: England’s FIFA World Cup campaign enters the knockout phase with a round-of-32 meeting against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium, where Thomas Tuchel’s side will look to justify its status as one of the tournament favourites. England Advance Under Tuchel Despite Search for Top Gear While the Three Lions topped Group L without defeat,…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSFIFA WC: When and where to watch Panama vs England, know all details
New Jersey: England will look to book their place in the Round of 32 as Group L winners when they face an already-eliminated Panama at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Thomas Tuchel’s side were unable to build on their opening win over Croatia after being held by a disciplined Ghana outfit. England…
Photo: Socceroos/XFIFA WC: Australia advance to knockouts with 0-0 draw against Paraguay
Santa Clara: Australia have advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after a goalless draw with Paraguay in their final Group D game at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Friday. The Socceroos secured second place in Group D and will face the runners-up from Group G in Dallas on July…
