very FIFA World Cup creates new heroes, unforgettable moments and legendary goal scorers. Over the past century, football icons such as Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo Nazário, Gerd Müller, Pelé and Lionel Messi have dominated the tournament’s scoring charts. Now, another superstar is rewriting history, France forward Kylian Mbappe. He is rapidly climbing the list of FIFA…

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DR Congo’s long road to a first World Cup in 52 years has been beset by challenges that their English opponents in the last 32 on Wednesday could scarcely imagine. Despite having to navigate 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak and the instability caused by decades of conflict, the war-torn nation…

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Ireland beat 20-over world champions India 2-0 in their two-match T20 bilateral series, as they secured a thrilling one-run win over ​the white-ball heavyweights on Sunday. Ireland’s Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard dismantled the ‌Indian batting line-up with three-wicket hauls as the visitors could only manage 153-9 after Ireland, put in to bat, posted 154-8…

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Uruguay’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended in disappointment after a 1-0 defeat to Spain, with the South American side set to return home on commercial flights following the cancellation of its planned charter, local media reported. According to El Pais newspaper and broadcaster Tenfield, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has cancelled the team’s charter flight…

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TORONTO: Senegal delivered a stunning performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Iraq 5-0 in a Group I clash and creating a new milestone in World Cup history. The emphatic victory not only secured three valuable points for the African side but also established Senegal as the first African nation to score five goals…

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New Jersey: Norway secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time after defeating Senegal 3-2 in an entertaining and hard-fought match. The thrilling encounter, played in New Jersey, saw Norway produce a determined performance against a resilient Senegalese side, with star striker Erling Haaland leading the way by…

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Seattle: The United States secured a 2–0 victory over Australia in a Group D match of the FIFA World Cup, marking a historic milestone as the American team achieved consecutive wins in the tournament for the first time in its 96-year World Cup history. The match, played in Seattle, saw the U.S. dominate possession with…

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Doha: During the FIFA World Cup 2026-related proceedings, Saudi Arabia’s national flag reportedly received special handling compared to other participating nations, drawing global attention over its unique presentation during official ceremonies. According to reports, while FIFA’s standard pre-match protocol typically involves laying out participating countries’ flags on the pitch, Saudi Arabia’s flag was instead displayed…

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Dambulla: Emotions ran high following India A’s defeat to Sri Lanka A in a closely contested one-day match, with an on-field confrontation between players attracting widespread attention on social media. A video circulating online appears to show a brief altercation involving players from both teams shortly after the match. Heated Exchange Between Players According to…

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The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 and win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday. The Knicks won the best-of-seven championship series 4-1, denying Victor Wembanyama and his young Spurs teammates on their home floor to lift…

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