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Ronaldo roasted by fans, FIFA accused of favouring Portugal after Sánchez's goal disallowed: 'What's wrong...'
Cristiano Ronaldo was once again criticised heavily by fans after Portugal drew against Colombia, while FIFA was accused of favouring the European nation after Davinson Sánchez's goal was disallowed controversially.
Colombia vs Portugal Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal denied top spot as match ends in 0-0 draw
Colombia vs Portugal Highlights (Colombia national football team vs Portugal national football team): Colombia and Portugal played out a tense goalless draw in Miami in their final Group K match, with both sides already through to the round of 32. Colombia finish as the group winners, while Portugal settle for the second place.
Lionel Messi benched by Argentina: Why Argentina left him out of starting XI vs Jordan game?
Lionel Messi found himself on the bench as Argentina announced the starting XI for the World Cup 2026 final group-stage match against Jordan. Messi has scored all the goal for Argentina so far in the tournament.
US denies visa to DR Congo superfan Michel Kuka Mboladinga before Word Cup 2026 match in Atlanta
DR Congo's most famous supporter, Michel Kuka Mboladinga, was denied a US visa ahead of his country's crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash in Atlanta.
Magnus Carlsen explains reason to leave world championship: 'Don't feel the need to artificially...'
Magnus Carlsen remains the best player in the world even in classical chess despite rarely playing the traditional format after giving up on his world title in 2023.
England vs Panama Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kane, Bellingham strikes help England top Group L
England vs Panama Highlights (England national football team vs Panama national football team): Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane struck once each to help England beat Panama and top the group.
Harry Kane surpasses Ronaldo in elite World Cup record, becomes England's greatest scorer on the biggest stage
Harry Kane has become England’s all-time leading World Cup goalscorer after scoring his 11th goal against Panama in FIFA World Cup 2026. He also surpassed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gabriel Batistuta in an elite list.
Novak Djokovic makes big statement on possible cricket collab with Virat Kohli: 'Planning to come to India'
Novak Djokovic and Virat Kohli will be seen playing cricket soon as the tennis legend plans to visit India in the near future with a meeting with the former India captain on the cards.
Jannik Sinner confident entering Wimbledon after battling heat woes at French Open: 'Need practice in hotter conditions'
After his second‑round exit to Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open, world number 1 Jannik Sinner struck an optimistic note as he began preparations for Wimbledon 2026.
Vidit Gujrathi assesses India's chances of winning consecutive gold at 2026 Chess Olympiad: 'Wouldn't say impossible, but...'
Indian chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi reflected on India’s chances of replicating their 2024 triumph by winning back‑to‑back gold medals in both the open and women’s categories at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.
Neeraj Chopra confirmed to defend his Asian Games crown in Japan later this year
Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem could also be in the mix, which will make the Asian Games men's javelin throw highly competitive.
Ancy Sojan of Kerala breaks Anju Bobby George's 22-year-old long jump national record
Anju Bobby George had created a record of 6.83m at the 2004 Athens Olympics and now Kerala's Ancy Sojan has jumped 6.88m to establish a new record.
Ronaldo Mania sparks ticket frenzy in Miami for Portugal-Colombia World Cup fixture: 'Had to buy tickets in November'
The hype around Cristiano Ronaldo's final 2026 World Cup group-stage clash in Miami has generated significant hype, and tickets for the Portugal-Colombia clash have been in popular demand.
Dominant India steamroll arch-rivals Pakistan 7-1 in FIH Pro League reverse fixture
After claiming a 4-3 win, Team India maintained their dominance over Pakistan in he FIH Pro League reverse fixture, hammering their arch-rivals with a massive 7-1 score to seal a huge victory on Friday.
Iran captain Taremi ridicules FIFA over unfair treatment and travel chaos: 'It's a disaster World Cup'
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi lashed out at FIFA and President Gianni Infantino, condemning the travel chaos and logistical hurdles that have affected the team’s campaign in the 2026 World Cup.
Peruvian spiritualists stage ritual to lift Harry Kane's curse placed by Ghanaian witch doctor
Peruvian spiritualists performed rituals on England striker Harry Kane in an attempt to break the supposed hex and restore his scoring touch before England's upcoming match against Panama.
Iran denied historic knockout spot after controversial VAR call vs Egypt: 'We got completely robbed'
Iran suffered VAR heartbreak at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a 93rd-minute winner was ruled out against Egypt. The 1-1 draw has dented their knockout hopes as fans questioned the controversial decision.
'I was stunned - it’s like a spaceship': Inside the World Cup 2026 stadium experience through fans’ eyes
As the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup nears, fans share their experiences from stadiums across USA, Mexico and Canada, comparing atmosphere, facilities, travel and matchday experiences at venues like Los Angeles Stadium, New Jersey Stadium and Dallas Stadium.
Why is Messi benched for Jordan clash? Argentina captain set to miss last group game despite leading Golden Boot race
Lionel Messi will start Argentina’s final FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Jordan on the bench. His coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that the 39-year-old will not be part of the starting XI, but may come on later.
Cape Verde make World Cup history as smallest nation to reach knockouts after unbeaten group stage
Cape Verde made history at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage after a third straight draw, securing qualification with a 0-0 result against Saudi Arabia in Group H. They achieved this feat in their debut World Cup campaign.
World Cup Day 16 Wrap: Cape Verde make history, Spain top group as Uruguay crash out, France and Senegal dominate
Day 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to play the tournament, make history with a knockout qualification in their maiden appearance. Meanwhile, Spain topped Group H and eliminated two-time champions Uruguay. France and Senegal also delivered dominant performances in their final group matches.
Spain vs Uruguay Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain win Group H, Uruguay knocked out
Spain vs Uruguay Highlights (Spain national football team vs Uruguay national football team): Spain have secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay in their final Group H clash at Guadalajara Stadium, with Alex Baena’s 42nd-minute strike proving to be the key difference. La Roja have finished top of the group and advanced to the Round of 32, while Uruguay’s World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak.
France vs Norway Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Doue scores late to add to Dembele's hat-trick as France win 4-1
France vs Norway Highlights (France national football team vs Norway national football team): Ousmane Dembele struck thrice and Desire Doue scored once late to help France beat Norway 4-1 in Boston.
Wimbledon 2026 draw revealed: Serena Williams to face Australian star on return to singles action
Serena Williams received a wild card entry into the Wimbledon women's singles where she will be appearing for the first time in four years.
Why FIFA World Cup final group matches are scheduled simultaneously: The story of the ‘disgrace of Gijón’
A notorious episode at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, in which West Germany and Austria were accused of playing for a mutually beneficial result, prompted FIFA to overhaul the scheduling of the tournament’s final group-stage matches.
Who is Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece? The man who planned Germany's downfall at World Cup
Sebastián Beccacece, the Argentine manager helped the Ecuador national team pull off a stunning 2-1 upset over four-time World Cup winners Germany in their final group stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
'I am mentally exhausted from this fight': Manika Batra issues final response to TTFI after Asian Games snub
Manika Batra has issued her final response to TTFI after being left out of India’s 2026 Asian Games squad. The star paddler has said that the issue has taken a toll on her mental health and that she no longer wants to continue this fight.
How was FIFA president Gianni Infantino at two World Cup games at the same time?
World Cup fans were left confused after FIFA president Gianni Infantino appeared at two different matches simultaneously during Ecuador vs Germany and Curacao vs Ivory Coast Group E games. This has sparked viral reactions online. Here's how Infantino was in two places at once.
Japan set up Brazil blockbuster in knockouts; Netherlands, Sweden also qualify through Group F
Netherlands topped Group F with a 3-1 win over Tunisia, while Japan and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw to secure knockout qualification at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Japan will now face five-time champions Brazil in a blockbuster Round of 32 clash.
‘Americans are really friendly’: How 2026 FIFA World Cup is playing the world’s greatest unifier, one game at a time
Unlike 1994, soccer is now the USA's most popular sport after football and basketball. The flip side of this is that FIFA have capitalised on the growing interest to make the most expensive World Cup of all time. But fans aren’t letting exorbitant prices stop them from enjoying the tournament.