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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…
Photo: IANSWomen’s T20 WC: When and where to watch England vs New Zealand clash
London: Having already secured a place in the semi-finals, England will look to end their Group B campaign on a high as they clash against reigning champions New Zealand in their final group fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Oval on Saturday. The home side has been the most impressive…
Photo: IANSIPL 2027 Blockbuster Trade: Patel Welcomes Rishabh Pant Back to Delhi Capitals
New Delhi: Captain Axar Patel has expressed joy at the announcement of senior wicketkeeper-batter and his friend Rishabh Pant returning to the Delhi Capitals franchise ahead of IPL 2027 and also assured that the Indian star will get full freedom from his side to perform without pressure. Historic Player Swap: Pant Rejoins DC as…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSFIFA WC: When and where to watch Norway vs Senegal, know all details
New Jersey: Norway will look to continue their perfect start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they face Senegal in a crucial Group I clash, with both sides entering the contest carrying vastly different objectives. While the Scandinavian outfit has the opportunity to all but secure qualification for the Round of 16, Senegal are…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSFIFA WC: When and where to watch Germany vs Ivory Coast; know all details
Toronto: With qualification to the knockout stage up for grabs, Germany and Ivory Coast meet in a pivotal Group E encounter at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) on Matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Having collected three points in their respective openers, both nations know another victory would put them in pole position to…
Photo: FIFAFIFA WC: When and where to watch Mexico vs South Korea
Zapopan: Mexico and South Korea meet in a crucial Group A showdown at Estadio Akron, with top spot potentially on the line after both teams opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with victories. While Mexico eased past South Africa 2-0, South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic, setting up an intriguing…
Photo: IANSIshan Kishan Lights Up Lucknow with 71-Ball Century
Lucknow: India’s Ishan Kishan celebrates his century during an ODI cricket match between India and Afghanistan, Ishan Kishan powered a sensational 125 off just 79 balls, reaching his century in a blistering 71 deliveries during the second ODI between India and Afghanistan at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This marked his first century in…
Photo: AI ImageFIFA WC: When and where to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Mexico City: Colombia will begin their World Cup campaign as clear favourites, but they cannot afford to overlook an Uzbekistan side eager to make history in their first appearance on football’s biggest stage when the two sides face off at the Mexico City Stadium. While the South Americans bring decades of tournament experience, their opponents…
Photo: IANSFIFA WC: When and where to watch England vs Croatia; know all details
Arlington: England will kick off their World Cup journey with a blockbuster Group L encounter against Croatia at Dallas’ AT&T Stadium, where two of Europe’s heavyweights meet in one of the standout opening-round fixtures. The Three Lions arrive in the United States after a dominant qualifying campaign under Thomas Tuchel, winning every match and remarkably…
Photo: IANSFIFA WC 2026: Austria edge debutants Jordan 3-1 in first world cup match in 28 years
Santa Clara: In their first match at the FIFA World Cup in 28 years, Austria registered a hard-fought 3-1 victory over debutants Jordan, powered by first-half strike from Romano Schmid, an own goal by Jordan defender Yazan Al Arab, and a Marko Arnautovic penalty deep into injury time at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.…
