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World Cup Day 15 wrap: Ecuador stun Germany, Ivory Coast make history, Curacao’s dream run ends

Ecuador stunned Germany with a historic comeback win on matchday 15 of World Cup 2026, while Ivory Coast reached the knockout stage for the first time after defeating debutants Curacao. Here are the biggest talking points from the latest FIFA World Cup action.

Sindarov refuses 'favourite' tag against Gukesh ahead of World Championship showdown: 'If he plays his best chess…’

While reigning world champion D Gukesh has gone through a slump over the past one year, Candidates winner Javokhir Sindarov has experienced a meteoric rise in recent months, rising to No 4 in the latest FIDE Classical ratings.

Germany vs Ecuador Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: FT ECU 2-1 GER; Ecuador stun Germany in New Jersey, keep hopes alive

Germany vs Ecuador Highlights (Germany national football team vs Ecuador national football team): Ecuador defeat Germany for the first time in men's football, beating the four-time champions despite conceding the lead less than two minutes after kickoff, thanks to goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata.

Messi vs Ronaldo one last time? How the two icons could meet in FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts

Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are likely making their final appearance at the FIFA World Cup this year and have headlined victories for Argentina and Portugal respectively so far. Here's how the two superstars could have one 'Last Dance' in the knockout stage.

Explained: How FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout brackets work and who will face whom

With the final round of group-stage fixtures currently underway in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, here's everything you need to know about the knockouts that get underway this Sunday.

Gukesh offered crucial advice by Anand to overcome poor form ahead of Sindarov showdown: 'You have to block...'

Reigning world champion D Gukesh has been struggling for form for the past one year, finishing at the bottom of the six-player 'Open' standings at Norway Chess earlier this month. Here's what five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand advised the 18-year-old to regain his old form.

135th Durand Cup kickoff date unveiled: Here's when Asia's oldest football tournament kicks off

Asia’s oldest surviving football competition, the Durand Cup, is set to return for its 135th edition, with the starting date officially announced on Thursday.

World Cup Group E qualification scenario: How Ivory Coast, Ecuador can qualify for Round of 32

Germany have already qualified for the World Cup Round of 32, but the battle for the remaining qualification spots in Group E remains wide open, with Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador and Curaçao still in contention.

Guillermo Ochoa retires from professional football at 2026 World Cup, gets magical send-off at Azteca

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa officially retired from professional football at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, closing the chapter on a storybook career that spanned more than two decades.

Who is Anushka Yadav, the youngest national record holder in Indian track and field

Anushka Yadav became the youngest national record holder in Indian athletics after a stunning 67.02m hammer throw at the National Inter-State Championships, breaking a nine-year-old record in Kalinga Stadium. Know about her past and how she reached this stage at just 18.

FIFA imposes immediate suspension on ANFA; Nepal barred from international football competitions

FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect, delivering a major setback to the country’s football ambitions.

How top tennis stars plan to protest over prize money at Wimbledon

Top tennis players are set to continue their Wimbledon protest over prize money after a similar action at the 2026 French Open. Here's how the players will show their dissent amid ongoing revenue-sharing dispute with Grand Slam organisers.

South Africa stun Son-less South Korea to make World Cup history; Mexico complete perfect group stage

Mexico maintained their perfect start to the World Cup by crushing Czech Republic, while South Africa reached the knockout stage for the first time in their history after a famous 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Neymar weeps after Brazil return as emotional family reunion sparks farewell talk: 'I don't think...'

Neymar's 981-day wait to return to Brazil's national team ended in an emotional World Cup moment as the superstar broke down in tears and celebrated the comeback with his family. His emotional reaction has sparked questions about whether this could be the final chapter of his international career.

How much longer for India's Olympic dream? IOC changes selection process; timeline becomes clear

India will have to wait for a few more years to learn the fate of its bid to host the 2036 Olympics after the IOC approved a new 'Strategic Dialogue' phase in the selection process.

Psychic predicted Neymar, Vinicius would be abducted by aliens at World Cup, but Brazil stars survive 'UFO invasion' to reach knockouts

Brazil secured a 3-0 win over Scotland to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, and it appears that they have also beat a prediction of alien invasion during the match by a famous self-proclaimed Brazilian psychic Vó Bahiana.

World Cup Day 14 wrap: Neymar returns as Brazil dominate, Bosnia qualify, Argentina honour Messi on birthday

Brazil cruised into the World Cup Round of 32 with a dominant win over Scotland as Vinicius Jr starred and Neymar returned to international football after 981 days. On the other hand, Bosnia beat Qatar to secure historic qualification to the knockout stage, while Haiti scored their first goal of World Cup in 52 years. Here are the biggest talking points from Day 14.

Nakamura says Carlsen's form 'very concerning', delivers worrying prediction on world No 1's future: 'His brain is…’

Magnus Carlsen hit an all-time low over the past one month after suffered four Classical defeats at Norway Chess, his home event, and as many on the trot at the World Rapid Team Championship in Hong Kong. Here's what Hikaru Nakamura said on the world No 1's alarming dip in form in recent weeks...

Brazil vs Scotland Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to win group and qualify for knockouts

Brazil vs Scotland Highlights (Brazil national football team vs Scotland national football team): The Brazil vs Scotland clash in Miami ends with the five-time world champions securing a dominant 3-0 victory to top Group C and confirm their place in the Round of 32. Vinicius Junior struck twice in the first half before Matheus Cunha added a third after the break to seal a comfortable win for Brazil.

Neymar returns after 981-day agonising wait as Brazil cruise past Scotland to reach World Cup knockout stage

Neymar made his long-awaited World Cup 2026 debut for Brazil, coming off the bench in the 76th minute against Scotland as Carlo Ancelotti’s side cruised to a 3-0 win and secured a place in the knockout stage.

Bosnia and Herzegovina dash Qatar's FIFA World Cup knockout hopes; Canada make history despite losing to Switzerland

Bosnia and Herzegovina inflicted a 3-1 loss on Qatar to keep their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes alive while Canada advanced past the group stage for the first time ever despite losing 1-2 to Switzerland.

Athletes to be paid for competing in Olympics as IOC unveils 'Fit for the Future Olympian Grant'

The International Olympic Commitee confirmed the programme during its annual session in Lausanne, with athletes who were part of the Milana-Cortina Winter Games earlier this year also eligible to claim the grant.

Lionel Messi celebrates 39th birthday in the gym as Argentina star prepares for Jordan showdown | Watch

Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday, 24 June, two days after scoring a brace in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria in their FIFA World Cup Group J match in Dallas. Here's how the star forward celebrated the special day.

World Cup 2026: Check out knockout qualification paths for every team ahead of third-round of group-stage matches

With the Round of 32 set to get underway soon, check out qualification scenarios for all the teams heading into their final group-stage matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Brazil next FIFA World Cup 2026 match: Timing, live streaming, venue and all you need to know

Five-time champions Brazil return to action in World Cup 2026 on Wednesday. Here’s all you need to know about the Brazil vs Scotland football match.

Indian chess star Arjun Erigaisi handed Esports World Cup lifeline as Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So withdraw

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has found a place at the Esports World Cup 2026 after some high-profile withdrawals due to a scheduling clash with the Grand Chess Tour's Sinquefield Cup.

Neymar 'available' for Scotland World Cup fixture but Ancelotti tight-lipped on selection: 'He can play the whole 90 minutes'

Suspense continues over Neymar’s involvement in Brazil’s World Cup group-stage clash against Scotland, as manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the forward is available but did not confirm his selection in the playing XI.

India and Pakistan Hockey players set aside politics, shake hands before first-ever FIH Pro League showdown