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No Ronaldo vs Messi showdown: Why POR won't meet ARG before final

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Updated on Jun 28, 2026, 8:16 AM IST

Channing Tatum's Haaland look at FIFA WC leaves fans in splits

Channing (centre) joined Norway fans during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match
between Norway and France at Gillette Stadium on Friday

Updated on Jun 27, 2026, 11:09 PM IST

Trossard nets brace as Belgium enter knockout stage in style with 5-1 win

Leandro Trossard scored a brace against New Zealand.

Updated on Jun 27, 2026, 11:34 AM IST

Dembele hat-trick gives France sweet selection solution

France coach Didier Deschamps knows all about succeeding with little.

Updated on Jun 27, 2026, 11:00 AM IST

Cape Verde qualify for World Cup knockouts, face Argentina next

In a group led by tournament favourites Spain and two-time former winners Uruguay, the unfancied debutants held a listless Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw at Houston Stadium in some take-off for the African side (AP)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026, 9:30 AM IST

Muslera's costly howler sends Uruguay crashing out of FIFA World Cup

Uruguay players react following loss to Spain.

Updated on Jun 27, 2026, 8:15 AM IST

Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting

Cape Verde team members celebrate after qualifying for round of 32.

Updated on Jun 27, 2026, 7:49 AM IST

Ireland register first-ever win against India

Matt Hollard was the player of the match for his (3/28) performance against India in the first T20I in Belfast. (Cricket Ireland / X)

Published on Jun 27, 2026, 3:30 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: With goals and steel, the Dutch are showing they’re contenders

Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman during the 2026 World Cup Group football match between Tunisia and the Netherlands at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 25. (AFP)

Published on Jun 26, 2026, 7:16 PM IST

How on earth is he doing this?: Rudraneil Sengupta on Messi at the World Cup

He barely runs anymore, yet he’s always where one least expects. Above, the 39-year-old in action against Austria, during the ongoing World Cup. (Getty Images)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026, 5:39 PM IST

Germany ‘punished’ for winning group: Julian Nagelsmann furious over FIFA format

Julian Nagelsmann takes aim at FIFA's World Cup scheduling format

Updated on Jun 26, 2026, 1:41 PM IST

World Cup 2026 bracket: Who's facing who in the Round of 32

World Cup 2026 Round of 32 matchups: Full bracket and knockout fixtures

Updated on Jun 26, 2026, 9:07 AM IST

Why Gijon will be on our minds

Not long after West Germany’s Horst Hrubesch scored against Austria, the teams stopped playing.

Published on Jun 26, 2026, 8:00 AM IST

Netherlands set Morocco Round of 32 date after beating Tunisia 3-1

The Dutch celebrate after sealing a place in the Round of 32.

Updated on Jun 26, 2026, 7:13 AM IST

Pepe's brace powers Ivory Coast to World Cup knockout rounds for first time

Nicolas Pepe scored brace against Curacao.

Updated on Jun 26, 2026, 6:47 AM IST

Ecuador stun Germany with late goal to claim 2-1 win and advance to Round of 32

Ecuador advance to World Cup knockout rounds, beat Germany 2-1

Updated on Jun 26, 2026, 6:37 AM IST

From memes to homegrown heroes: South Africa’s unlikely ascent to the knockouts

South African players celebrate. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026, 8:50 AM IST

17 injured as car rams through crowd celebrating World Cup win in Mexico | Video

An unverified video has circulated on social media showing a car ramming a crowd.

Updated on Jun 25, 2026, 6:38 PM IST

Klopp's amusing Lionel Messi birthday tribute centers on one unforgettable hug

Jurgen Klopp revisits viral Lionel Messi moment while wishing Argentina star on 39th birthday

Published on Jun 25, 2026, 1:12 PM IST

Over 70% of visa applications from Indians who applied to watch World Cup matches in Canada rejected

Fans watch Switzerland vs Canada football World Cup match on a big screen in Toronto, Canada, on Wednesday. (REUTERS)

Published on Jun 25, 2026, 12:49 PM IST

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

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

Published on Jun 25, 2026, 10:44 AM IST

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

Guillermo Ochoa makes history with an appearance against Czech Republic.

Published on Jun 25, 2026, 10:28 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.

Updated on Jun 25, 2026, 6:27 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.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026, 11:57 PM IST

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

Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026, 9:30 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, 9:01 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, 3:23 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

Updated on Jun 24, 2026, 1:18 PM IST

FIFA WC: Goalkeepers steal the show as Ghana hold England 0-0; Colombia qualify

England manager Thomas Tuchel reacts during their Group L match against Ghana at FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday. (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jun 24, 2026, 10:00 AM IST

Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's 'I'm back' message after brace

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup comeback sparks Zlatan's honest assessment

Updated on Jun 24, 2026, 9:52 AM IST

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