Croatia’s Igor Matanovic (20) reacts (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky) NEW DELHI: Croatia’s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review, a decision that ultimately proved decisive in their heartbreaking exit from the tournament.The controversy unfolded in the 103rd minute of the Round of 32 clash…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (AP Photo) Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has delivered an emotional message of unity ahead of the biggest match in his country’s football history, urging the island nation to stand together as the FIFA World Cup debutants prepare to face defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32.The Blue Sharks have already…
Australia’s Jordan Bos (5) (AP Photo) Australia’s Jordan Bos has emerged as one of the surprise stars of the FIFA World Cup, with the flying full-back not only helping the Socceroos reach the knockout stage but also outpacing some of football’s biggest speedsters, including Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.The 23-year-old will once again be in…
Pratitee Bordoloi becomes India’s lone medallist at World Youth Chess NEW DELHI: Last week, 13-year-old Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Pratitee Bordoloi created history for India in Montesilvano, Italy. Competing at the FIDE World Youth Chess Championship 2026, the Bengaluru-based youngster clinched the silver medal in the Girls Under-18 category.Entering as the 16th seed with a…
Spain’s impressive 3-0 win over Austria, highlighted by Mikel Oyarzabal’s two goals and Pedro Porro’s header, has secured their place in the World Cup Round of 16. (AP Photo) A clinical brace from Mikel Oyarzabal powered a dominant Spain to a resounding 3-0 victory over Austria at the SoFi Stadium on Friday, sealing their place…
Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal teammate Bernardo Silva (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team paid an emotional tribute to their former teammate Diogo Jota after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday.After the final whistle, Ronaldo wore Jota’s No. 21 Portugal jersey…
South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail (right) celebrates taking a wicket. (AP Photo) South Africa pace spearhead Shabnim Ismail etched her name into the record books by becoming the first bowler to claim 50 wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup history during the semifinal against England at The Oval on Thursday.The landmark came in Ismail’s 38th Women’s…
Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos (9) is congratulated by Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a a goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia (AP Photo) A dramatic injury-time header from substitute Goncalo Ramos guided Portugal to a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia at the Toronto Stadium on Friday. The high-octane…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s extraordinary international career could be entering its final chapter, with his sister Katia Aveiro revealing that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the Portugal legend’s “last dance” in national colours.The emotional revelation came as Ronaldo continued to rewrite football history, inspiring Portugal to a dramatic 2-1 victory…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: Portugal complete remarkable comeback victory to seal the spot in R16 It will be remembered as the night Toronto witnessed pure, unadulterated footballing theatre. Portugal have marched into the Round of 16 after coming out on top of a breathless, 109-minute epic that pushed the boundaries of modern sports drama….
