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World Cup is 'full circle' for London-raised US striker Balogun

Published on Jun 09, 2026 03:30 am IST

World Cup is 'full circle' for London-raised US striker Balogun

Zidane’s headbutt shocked the world in 2006, but the ripples can still be felt

Something possessed Zinedine Zidane in that moment!(AFP)

Updated on Jun 08, 2026 09:41 pm IST

Désiré Doué, France’s man for the big stage

French forward Désiré Doué at a training session before the FIFA World Cup.(AFP)

Updated on Jun 09, 2026 07:40 am IST

Messi completed football in Qatar; now he reaches for untouchable greatness

Lionel Messi has no burden this time in World Cup.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 08, 2026 03:48 pm IST

Germany 7, Brazil 1: Slaughter at the 2014 World Cup, sport’s most famous score

A shellshocked Brazilian team trudges away during one of Germany's 7 goals on a fateful night at Belo Horizonte.(FIFA)

Updated on Jun 08, 2026 10:53 am IST

Perez re-elected Real Madrid president to pave way for Mourinho's return

Florentino Perez has earned four more years as Real Madrid’s president(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 08, 2026 07:16 am IST

Denmark issue official update after Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch

Morten Boesen issued an official update following midfielder Christian Eriksen's collapse.(Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix Foto v)

Updated on Jun 08, 2026 07:12 am IST

Christian Eriksen collapses again during Denmark vs Ukraine friendly

Christian Eriksen collapsed during the Denmark vs Ukraine international friendly.(X)

Updated on Jun 08, 2026 07:02 am IST

Iran fans dismayed by team's World Cup visa quarrel

Iran fans dismayed by team's World Cup visa quarrel

Published on Jun 08, 2026 02:50 am IST

Odegaard on target as Norway draw with Morocco

Odegaard on target as Norway draw with Morocco

Published on Jun 08, 2026 02:40 am IST

Vinicius Jr: Dribbler, dazzler, finisher

Brazil winger Vinicius Jr during training at the Columbia Park Training Facility in New Jersey, U.S. (Reuters)

Updated on Jun 08, 2026 08:23 am IST

Furious Thomas Tuchel tears into England stars for abandoning game plan

England manager Thomas Tuchel slammed his players.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

Published on Jun 07, 2026 07:08 am IST

Messi's last dance, Scaloni's masterplan: Argentina's pursuit of eternal glory

Argentina's World Cup defence rests on one man again: Lionel Messi(AFP)

Updated on Jun 07, 2026 06:21 am IST

Growing in stature, the Alvarez way

Argentina's Julian Alvarez in action. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 06, 2026 08:39 pm IST

Brazil's chase for sixth star begins with Vinicius in charge

Vinícius Jr. and Casemiro for Brazil.(X images)

Updated on Jun 06, 2026 10:14 am IST

How Roberto Baggio carried Italy before one kick changed everything

Italy's Roberto Baggio stands on the pitch during the penalty shoot-out during the final match between Brazil and Italy of the 15th World Cup football at Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena on July 17, 1994.(AFP)

Updated on Jun 06, 2026 06:09 am IST

Tough World Cup conditions no 'excuse' for England, says Tuchel

Tough World Cup conditions no 'excuse' for England, says Tuchel

Published on Jun 06, 2026 02:41 am IST

Bellingham: Combustible or ready to ignite a World Cup dream?

Jude Bellingham during a Spanish La Liga match between Real Madrid and Alaves in Madrid. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Published on Jun 05, 2026 09:11 pm IST

FIFA voids free World Cup 2026 tickets issued due to ticketing platform glitch

FIFA cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error
(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Updated on Jun 05, 2026 07:37 pm IST

Brazil's next great leader? Vinicius Jr and the pursuit of football immortality

Vinicius Junior is a key player for Carlo Ancelotti.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 05, 2026 04:48 pm IST

A World Cup that belonged to Cruyff turn but the trophy belonged to West Germany

Johan Cruyff was in his element during the 1974 World Cup.(AFP)

Updated on Jun 05, 2026 04:29 pm IST

FIFA World Cup: Squads, venues, fixtures, live streaming - All you need to know

A general view of the FIFA World Cup Trophy on display during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Updated on Jun 05, 2026 03:37 pm IST

Months after Alcaraz split, Juan Ferrero drops bombshell on coaching Sinner

Juan Carlos Ferrero spoke about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Updated on Jun 05, 2026 10:24 am IST

What India can learn from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov (14) fends off Canada's Niko Sigur (23) and Alistair Johnston during their international friendly in Edmonton, Canada on Monday. Uzbekistan lost 0-2. (Source: AP)

Published on Jun 05, 2026 08:00 am IST

Liverpool gets new manager, Andoni Iraola replaces Arne Slot

Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as the new manager(AFP)

Updated on Jun 05, 2026 06:01 am IST

Can Bruno Fernandes, Premier League’s assist king, drive Portugal?

Portugal's Bruno Fernandes in action. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 05, 2026 09:50 am IST

Can Manchester City star Haaland write a new chapter in Norwegian football?

Can Erling Haaland deliver at the 2026 World Cup?(via REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 04, 2026 04:38 pm IST

Luis Suarez, Ghana and the handball that still divides football 16 years later

Luis Suarez's handball denied Ghana their winner.(X)

Published on Jun 04, 2026 09:14 am IST

Mexico's moment of truth: Can El Tri deliver on home soil at 2026 World Cup?

Mexico open their World Cup campaign against South Africa.(X)

Published on Jun 04, 2026 09:13 am IST

Kylian Mbappé and the need to prove himself again and again

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a hat-trick against Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final. (Reuters File)

Published on Jun 04, 2026 08:18 am IST

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