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

Harry Kane's England face Argentina in the semis on Wednesday night.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 05:32 pm IST

Twenty Years From Now, You Won’t Just Watch Sports—You’ll Enter Them

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Published on Jul 13, 2026 04:33 pm IST

World Cup semis predicted: Who makes the final and who falls short?

Which teams will make the World Cup 2026 final?
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 03:00 pm IST

France, Spain, Argentina, England: Four different routes to the World Cup Final

The captain of the four semifinal teams in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 11:21 am IST

What is FIFA's 64-team World Cup proposal? All about the 2030 expansion plan

What is FIFA’s 64-team World Cup proposal? All about the 2030 expansion plan . REUTERS/Dylan Martinez TEMPLATE OUT
Published on Jul 13, 2026 05:42 am IST

All the quarter-final drama: England vs Norway

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Norway v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 11, 2026 Norway's Erling Haaland looks dejected after the match as Norway are eliminated from the World Cup REUTERS/Dylan Martinez TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 04:16 pm IST

Jayden Adams' heartbreaking words after grandmother's passing resurface

Jayden Adams, a talented South African footballer, recently passed away after playing for his country
Published on Jul 12, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Who is Lautaro Martinez's wife Agustina Gandolfo?

Lautaro Martinez with his family.
Published on Jul 12, 2026 06:12 am IST

Bellingham rescues England, sends Three Lions into World Cup semifinal

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane after winning the match against England.
Published on Jul 12, 2026 09:36 am IST

Jayden Adams dies at 25 after representing South Africa at FIFA World Cup 2026

South Africa World Cup star Jayden Adams dies at 25
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 12:00 am IST

Jayden Adams net worth, family: All on his partner's post & grandmother's death

The South African football community mourns the loss of 25-year-old midfielder Jayden Adams, who recently played in the World Cup
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 07:53 pm IST

Jayden Adams cause of death: South Africa midfielder dies after World Cup game

Jayden Adams, a star midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns, has died at 25, just weeks after the World Cup.
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 07:20 pm IST

When Zidane saw red, headbutted Italy’s Materazzi in Fifa World Cup 2006 final

A photo taken on July 9, 2006 shows French midfielder Zinedine Zidane (left) gesturing after head-butting Italian defender Marco Materazzi during the World Cup 2006 final.
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 11:51 am IST

Lionel Scaloni fires back at FIFA favouring Argentina allegations in World Cup

Lionel Scaloni didn't mince his words as he fired back at the allegations
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Spain challenged, not derailed

Spain had spent 649 minutes in the World Cup cultivating the aura of an untouchable team. (Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 07:00 am IST

Erling Haaland claims No. 1 spot in Norway, and it's not for football

Erling Haaland hits No. 1 in Norway during World Cup run, but not for football (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 05:41 am IST

Who are Lamine Yamal’s parents, Mounir Nasraoui and Sheila Ebana?

Lamine Yamal’s parents, Mounir Nasraoui and Sheila Ebana. (Photo by Etienne LAURENT / AFP)
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 01:44 am IST

'Ronaldo never going to be a problem for team or me': Portugal coach Jorge Jesus

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus claims that he 'will call up' Cristiano Ronaldo if available.
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 09:45 pm IST

Portugal appoint former Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus as Martinez's replacement

Jorge Jesus has been appointed Portugal's new head coach.
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 09:02 pm IST

What happened to Brazil?: Rudraneil Sengupta writes on the football World Cup

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Norway’s Erling Haaland (right) scores in the July 6 game that saw Brazil dismissed from the tournament. (AFP)
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Golden Boot race tightens as semi-finals near: The Fifa World Cup story so far

France fan celebrates with a replica World Cup trophy at Champs-Elysees after the match REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
Published on Jul 10, 2026 02:19 pm IST

FIFA adds on-site VAR backup amid World Cup fury and technical fears

Referee Ilgiz Tantashev refers to VAR before awarding a penalty to France.
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 01:54 pm IST

20 goals in 20 World Cup games: Is Mbappe football's greatest goalscorer ever?

Ronaldo for Brazil, Mbappe for France and Lionel Messi for Argentina.
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 01:41 pm IST

Bellingham and the license to thrill

Jude Bellingham after his first goal against Mexico in Mexico City on Monday.
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:00 am IST

Is Kylian Mbappe injured? France captain gives update after Morocco win

Kylian Mbappe after taking part in the Morocco match.
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 07:52 am IST

Mbappe enters World Cup immortality with numbers even legends could not match

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup quarterfinal.
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 11:59 am IST

Kylian Mbappe’s brilliance takes France to semi-finals

Kylian Mbappe applauds fans after France's 2-0 victory against Morocco during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter final match on July 9. (Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 11:59 am IST

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe make World Cup history despite penalty misses

Kylian Mbappe for France and Lionel Messi for Argentina.
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 06:51 am IST

Why Benjamin Netanyahu wants Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup

Netanyahu backs Argentina at FIFA World Cup 2026, but his real superstar is not Messi (Photo by ilia YEFIMOVICH / AFP)
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:59 am IST

Why is Ismael Saibari not playing today for Morocco vs France? Injury update

Why is Ismael Saibari not playing today for Morocco vs France? Injury update. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 02:19 am IST