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South Africa reach World Cup knockout for first time after win over South Korea

Published on Jun 25, 2026 10:44 am IST

Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea.(REUTERS)

Guillermo Ochoa makes appearance in his sixth World Cup as Mexico win 3-0

Guillermo Ochoa makes history with an appearance against Czech Republic.(AP Photo)

Published on Jun 25, 2026 10:28 am IST

Vinicius Jr writes his name into Brazil folklore with historic World Cup record

Vinicius Jr scripts history with a brace against Scotland.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 10:00 am IST

On Messi’s patch, Vini Jr lays down a marker

Reuters photo

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 09:57 am IST

‘Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are not in the same conversation’

One has to admit that Michele Grella was quite dismissive about Cristiano Ronaldo.(Reuters and AFP Images)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 08:51 am IST

Messi saluted with special birthday t-shirts as teammates send emotional message

Argentina teammates' touching T-shirt tribute to Lionel Messi on 39th birthday.(Instagram Image)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 07:42 am IST

Neymar Jr breaks down in tears after emotional Brazil return ends 981-day wait

Neymar Jr broke down in tears after Brazil vs Scotland match.(X Image)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 06:58 am IST

Neymar makes first Brazil appearance in almost 3 years in win against Scotland

Brazil's Neymar celebrates after the World Cup Group C soccer match against Scotland in Miami Gardens. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 06:27 am IST

Portugal's most important World Cup figure may not be Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal's Nuno Mendes scores their second goal from a free kick (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 06:06 am IST

Brazil crush Scotland to finish top of Group C, Morocco survive Haiti scare

Vinicius scored twice for Brazil(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 05:58 am IST

Switzerland steal top spot from Canada as Bosnia join them in Round of 32

Switzlerand topped Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 06:04 am IST

Brazil vs Scotland Highlights: BRA qualify for Round of 32 as Group C winners

Brazil vs Scotland Highlights: Vinicius Jr scored twice for Brazil.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 05:38 am IST

Kai Havertz makes bold Germany WC claim after Arsenal's season of extremes

Kai Havertz for Germany during the FIFA World Cup 2026.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 11:57 pm IST

Declan Rice, Reece James injury scare leaves England sweating

Declan Rice during the England vs Ghana match.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 11:07 pm IST

Gianni Infantino rejects commercial motive behind mandatory hydration breaks

Gianni Infantino has stressed that the Hydration breaks no commercial benefits to FIFA.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 09:34 pm IST

A keeper’s game: Asare, Mpasi shine under the bar

Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 09:30 pm IST

Ronaldo finds goals, voice, record and Portugal some hope

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan in Portugal’s 5-0 win. (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jun 24, 2026 09:01 pm IST

As Asia rises, Indian fans confront a distant World Cup dream

Women wearing masks of Lionel Messi pose for a photograph as they celebrate his birthday in Kolkata on Wednesday. (AFP)

Published on Jun 24, 2026 08:56 pm IST

World Cup knockout race: 7 teams through, 5 out, and 36 nations still fighting

People walk past giant cut-outs of footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi amid the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram(PTI)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 08:31 pm IST

Tuchel fires back after Harry Kane criticism: 'Does Argentina rely on Messi

Thomas Tuchel England Manager talks to Harry Kane #9 of England during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 06:46 pm IST

Ronaldo shouts 'Mbappe' and walks off after repeated Messi questioning

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal beat Uzbekistan

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 05:05 pm IST

‘FIFA thinks Indian women may play WC before men’

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Uzbekistan in Group K of the World Cup in Houston on Tuesday. (AP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 04:59 pm IST

Golden Boot race, goalkeeper heroes, Cape Verde dream define Round 2

Visitors to a mall pass by retail promotion related to the FIFA World Cup in Beijing, China, Wednesday, June 24(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 04:03 pm IST

The World Cup’s Other Hydration Break: A High-Speed Beer Run

FIFA insists the hydration breaks are a necessary measure for player safety in the heat.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 03:23 pm IST

Messi and Ronaldo complete 20-year World Cup circle with historic shared record

Two decades later, Messi and Ronaldo are still rewriting World Cup history together(Reuters and AFP Images)

Published on Jun 24, 2026 02:37 pm IST

Brazil's Neymar obsession could end in 2026 FIFA World Cup failure

Despite being injured, Neymar was still picked for the 2026 World Cup.(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 24, 2026 02:15 pm IST

Suarez enchanted by Messi's World Cup brilliance: 'Words can't do him justice'

Luis Suarez pays glowing tribute to Lionel Messi's World Cup brilliance(Reuters Images)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 01:18 pm IST

Lionel Messi tipped to play at FIFA World Cup, Argentina skipper drops update

Argentina's Lionel Messi has been backed to feature at the 2030 World Cup.(AP)

Published on Jun 24, 2026 12:44 pm IST

Messi’s magic and Scaloni’s masterplan: Jhingan breaks down Argentina dominance

Sandesh Jhingan talks about Argentina’s unstoppable World Cup charge.(AP and X Images)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 12:25 pm IST

FIFA World Cup: Colombia seal knockout berth with narrow victory over Congo

Colombia's Daniel Munoz celebrates after scoring against Congo.(AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Published on Jun 24, 2026 10:26 am IST

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