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Bathroom breaks at half-time, empty roads: The world when a Fifa WC final is on

Argentina fans wearing Lionel Messi jerseys walk around New York ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2026 final against Spain, at Times Square in New York City.

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Published on Jul 19, 2026 11:04 am IST

Nagaland celebrates the World Cup: Mass screenings, mini-tournaments, flags, cut-outs

In the state capital Kohima and commercial hub Dimapur, town councillors and business establishments have also joined the World Cup fever by organising mass screening parties, pulling huge crowds. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:02 pm IST

Argentina can join Italy and Brazil; Messi can win another another Ballon d'Or

Will Lionel Messi inspire Argentina to another trophy?

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Updated on Jul 18, 2026 07:57 pm IST

Rooney wants Thomas Tuchel to stay but only if Pep Guardiola can’t be hired

Wayne Rooney has made his position clear.

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Updated on Jul 18, 2026 05:45 pm IST

Chelsea delete Enzo Fernandez celebration post after massive backlash in England

Enzo Fernandez got the equaliser in the 85th minute of the game.

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Updated on Jul 17, 2026 12:01 am IST

Harry Kane confirms ‘surreal’ round of golf with US President Donald Trump

Harry Kane's England face Argentina in the semis on Wednesday night.

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Updated on Jul 13, 2026 09:00 pm IST

'Way too long': Erling Haaland criticises VAR delay after Mbappe's penalty miss

Erling Haaland is not happy at all.

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Updated on Jul 10, 2026 06:25 pm IST

Michael Olise at risk of one-match ban after FIFA rejects France appeal

Michael Olise has to be careful now.

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Updated on Jul 09, 2026 06:27 pm IST

Lothar Matthäus slams Neymar’s ‘ego’ following Brazil's World Cup exit

Neymar's injuries had also been a big issue throughout his career.

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Updated on Jul 07, 2026 07:19 pm IST

Henderson’s WC set to end in despair amid impending wrist surgery reports

Jordan Henderson's joy knew no bounds after the win.

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Updated on Jul 06, 2026 11:04 pm IST

Adidas launches TRIONDA official match ball for semi-final and final

Lionel Messi and so many others so far have been good with TRIONDA.

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Updated on Jul 07, 2026 05:15 am IST

Tuchel questions World Cup disciplinary process as UEFA slams FIFA over Balogun

Thomas Tuchel was furious post-match.

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Updated on Jul 06, 2026 10:00 pm IST

England captain Harry Kane loses his voice after Mexico victory in Round of 16

Harry Kane is having a terrific campaign.

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Updated on Jul 06, 2026 06:41 pm IST

Brazil or Erling Haaland’s Norway? Either exit will hurt FIFA World Cup 2026

Erling Haaland is very popular among fans.

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Updated on Jul 05, 2026 11:51 pm IST

The Azteca challenge: England face their biggest test yet in FIFA World Cup 2026

Harry Kane needs to do a lot more tomorrow.

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Updated on Jul 06, 2026 01:56 am IST

England team booed upon arrival at their Mexico hotel ahead of round of 16 tie

Jude Bellingham gets off the bus at the hotel where England will stay in Mexico City ahead of their World Cup round of 16 soccer match against co-hosts Mexico.

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Updated on Jul 04, 2026 03:58 pm IST