Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) poses after the World Cup round of 32 (AP Photo) Norway star striker Erling Haaland shared a series of light-hearted posts on social media after his side secured a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in their Round of 32 clash. … Read more
India and Bangladesh cricket team (Agency Image) Mumbai: Are India set to play Bangladesh in a white-ball bilateral series in September, marking the resumption of cricketing ties between the two neighbouring nations?After almost a year of strained diplomatic and cricketing relations, ties between India and Bangladesh may finally be getting back on track, with the … Read more
Abhishek Sharma’s year-long reign as the world’s No. 1 T20I batter has ended after India teammate Ishan Kishan moved ahead by a slender margin of seven rating points in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings.The 27-year-old’s rise is the result of his consistent form, especially during this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of India (Getty Images) Ravichandran Ashwin has once again defended his views on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s role in the Indian squad, insisting there is nothing wrong with the teenage batter spending time on the bench and contributing to the team by carrying drinks during matches. The former India off-spinner had earlier backed the team … Read more
Netherlands’ Justin Kluivert (7) reacts after a missed penalty. (AP Photo) Football can be cruel, and for the Kluivert family, it delivered an extraordinary case of history repeating itself. Nearly 26 years after Patrick Kluivert’s heartbreaking penalty miss ended the Netherlands’ European Championship dream, his son Justin Kluivert endured an almost identical fate as the … Read more
Mexico players celebrate after the World Cup Round of 32 match. (AP Photo) MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s dream FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign continues to gather momentum as the co-hosts etched their name into the record books by becoming the first team since Italy in 1990 to open a World Cup with four consecutive victories without … Read more
FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule 1st of July Three matches and three do-or-die moments. Wednesday, July 1, brings another full slate of Round of 32 action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and this particular trio of fixtures carries serious weight.England have Harry Kane, a man now holding the record as England’s all-time … Read more
Ecuador’s Willian Pacho, right, challenges for the ball with Mexico’s Gilberto Mora. (AP Photo) Teen prodigy Gilberto Mora etched his name into FIFA World Cup history after becoming the second-youngest player ever to start a World Cup knockout match, as Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a knockout victory with a commanding 2-0 win over … Read more
Hardik Pandya is set to leave Mumbai Indians. New Delhi: Hardik Pandya has become one of the most sought-after players since the all-rounder decided to leave Mumbai Indians (MI) after the five-time champions’ disastrous campaign in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).The race to sign the 32-year-old has intensified, and TimesofIndia.com can confirm that seven … Read more
France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates with his coach Didier Deschamps after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) France captain Kylian Mbappé paid an emotional tribute to head coach Didier Deschamps after the veteran manager returned to the touchline following the death of his mother, as Les Bleus defeated Sweden to book their place in the FIFA World … Read more