FIFA World Cup: Iran’s locker room message after Egypt draw goes viral
NEW DELHI: Iran’s football team once again won praise for a touching gesture off the field after their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match against Egypt in Seattle.Following the…
Cape Verde make World Cup history, joining only three nations ever to pull off rare qualification milestone
Cape Verde players celebrate their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Cape Verde’s…
FIFA World Cup 2026: How Carlo Ancelotti has unlocked the best of Vinicius Jr for Brazil
Vinicius Junior (AP Photo) The match was yet to reach the first hydration break. Brazil were already enjoying the gift of an early goal. In the 22nd minute, Vinicius Junior,…
Netherlands vs Tunisia, FIFA World Cup match result: Netherlands beat Tunisia to enter Round of 32
The Netherlands sealed top spot in Group F with a comfortable 3-1 win over Tunisia on Thursday, setting up a Round of 32 clash against Morocco at the FIFA World…
Brazil vs Scotland, FIFA World Cup Match Result: Vinícius Júnior scores brace in 3-0 win as Neymar returns to action
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24,…
From his first goal at 17 to football’s GOAT at 39: How Lionel Messi built his legacy year by year
NEW DELHI: There are footballers who shine brightly for a few years. Then there is Lionel Messi, a player who has spent more than two decades redefining what longevity in…
Watch: How Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday — gym session, records and no signs of slowing down
Argentina’s Lionel Messi during a training session. (AP Photo) Argentina’s FIFA World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi showed once again that age is just a number, marking his 39th birthday not…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Daniel Muñoz fires Colombia into knockout stage with win over DR Congo
NEW DELHI: Daniel Muñoz scored the decisive goal as Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 on Tuesday to become one of the first teams to secure a place in the FIFA…
‘Neymar is ready’: Carlo Ancelotti gives major update ahead of FIFA World Cup match against Scotland
Neymar Jr. training in Brazil camp (Image: @CBF_Futebol/X) Brazil fans have received mixed news ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Scotland on Thursday. Brazil head coach Carlo…
DR Congo’s 90-minute ‘standing superfan’ Michel Nkuka Mboladinga finally gets his FIFA World Cup moment
NEW DELHI: One of DR Congo’s most famous football supporters finally got his moment at the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea, attended DR…
FIFA World Cup: Jordan leave gifts, sweets and thank-you note after tournament exit – WATCH
Jordan may be heading out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but the tournament debutants have left a lasting impression with a touching gesture off the field.After their 2-1 defeat…
Croatia vs Panama, FIFA World Cup Match Result: Croatia beat Panama 1-0 to stay alive in knockout race
Croatia kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama on Tuesday, thanks to a second-half goal from Ante Budimir.Budimir scored in the 54th minute,…
Portugal vs Uzbekistan, FIFA World Cup Match Result: Ronaldo becomes record-breaker in dominant 5-0 victory
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates with Portugal’s Pedro Neto (18) after Ronaldo scored his side’s third goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in…
How hydration breaks are reshaping matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
A screen announces a hydration break during the first half of an international friendly match between Bosnia and Panama in St. Louis. (AP) New Delhi: In December last year, with…
Morocco script football history, surpass Italy and Argentina with record 39-game unbeaten streak
Morocco football team. (AP Photo) Morocco have etched their name into football folklore after extending their unbeaten run to a staggering 39 matches, setting a new all-time benchmark in international…
Cape Verde vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup match result: Another World Cup shock as debutants earn second straight draw in 2-2 thriller
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla.,…
‘We don’t speak Punjabi. We are not Indians’: Canadian woman rants about FIFA World Cup opening ceremony performance
Canadian woman reacts to Nora Fatehi performing in FIFA opening ceremony (Source: X) A viral video from Canada stirred a row after a woman criticised the FIFA World Cup opening…
TV presenter quits after falsely announcing Lionel Messi’s father’s death live on air
Argentina’s Lionel Mess (AP Photo) An Argentinian television presenter has stepped down from her role after incorrectly announcing on live television that Lionel Messi’s father had died during Argentina’s 2026…
Netherlands vs Sweden FIFA World Cup match result: Brobbey and Gakpo fire Oranje into Round of 32 with 5-1 win in Houston
Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo (11) celebrates after scoring his side’s fourth goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston, Saturday, June 20, 2026.…
Scotland vs Morocco: FIFA World Cup 2026 ‘fastest-goal record’ shattered again after player scores in just 71 seconds
Morocco’s Ismael Saibari, left, is congratulated after scoring his side’s opening goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday,…
USA vs Australia FIFA World Cup 2026 match result: USMNT break 96-year record by securing back-to-back wins
United States’ Alex Freeman (16) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June…
Portugal players ‘forgot how to pass’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister sparks storm with cryptic post
Cristiano Ronaldo and his sister Katia Aveiro (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Portugal were expected to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing victory, but things did…
Why is FIFA World Cup’s latest find Vozinha valued at just Rs 40 lakh, while Indians command 3x and more?
L-R: Vozinha and Team India NEW DELHI: The opening round of group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered theatre of the highest order. From Morocco schooling Brazil with…
‘Messi, Messi’ chants follow Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s shock draw against DR Congo
Cristiano Ronaldo. Image via: Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating start to his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, extending his goal drought for Portugal in a disappointing outing. To…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Tearful Cape Verde hero Vozinha set for emotional reunion with mother after visa breakthrough
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, left, reacts after the World Cup match against Spain. (AP Photo) Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar ‘Vozinha’ Dias is set for an emotional reunion with his mother…