Tunisia have become the first team to make a managerial change at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dismissing Sabri Lamouchi just days after their crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden in the tournament opener. The heavy loss not only left Tunisia rooted near the bottom of their group but also damaged their goal difference significantly, making…
Iran’s Shahriyar Moghanloo (20) battles for the ball with New Zealand’s Finn Surman (16). (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is beginning to take shape after the first round of matches for 32 teams across the first eight groups, with Monday producing a historic first in 68…
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei (Image: X) Iran opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, but the team’s attention quickly shifted away from football after the final whistle.Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed frustration after the match, revealing that the squad had been…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already delivered an early shock. Spain, widely tipped as one of the favourites for the title, were held to a 0-0 draw by 67th-ranked Cape Verde in a result few saw coming before kick-off. Fresh from their European Championship success and armed with a squad full of established stars,…
Boos ring around SoFi stadium during Iran’s World Cup opener (Image: X) Iran and New Zealand shared the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw in their opening Group G match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday. While the action on the pitch delivered plenty of drama, the…
Desperate to get hold of tickets for the football World Cup, many fans face being scammed by sites set up to sell fake tickets. Here’s how to make sure you don’t fall into the trap. Unbeatable football stars, historic goals and legendary goalkeepers: The FIFA World Cup has begun in the US, Mexico and Canada,…
India A players (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India A’s thrilling tri-series clash against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla had everything — a tied match, a Super Over, controversy, and an ugly post-match altercation involving teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. But long after Sri Lanka A sealed victory, one question continued to dominate discussions: why was…
A joyful bachelorette getaway for Jade Jones, the fiancée of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, ended in heartbreak after one of her closest friends, Makenzi Kern, died unexpectedly during the trip. According to TMZ Sports, Kern passed away on June 8 while the group was in St. Barts celebrating ahead of Jones’ wedding. She was…
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) For most footballers, earning the Player of the Match award at a FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of a lifetime’s work. For Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, the moment was bittersweet.Moments after producing a sensational display to help tournament debutants Cape Verde hold Spain to a stunning…
Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests. Iran and New Zealand produce World Cup classic in a gripping 2-2 draw. (REUTERS) The Iranian team’s very presence at the Los…
