As upsetting as Brazil’s exit was, it once again highlighted a familiar pattern in their recent World Cup history — comfortably navigating the early rounds before stumbling against the first major European opponent they encounter. The golden Dutch side in 2014, Belgium in 2018, Croatia in 2022, and now Norway. Brazil have now lost their…
Pedri hailed Lionel Messi’s impact at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming that he hoped for a final showdown between Spain and Argentina. The defending champions beat Cape Verde in their Round of 32 clash and will face Egypt in the Round of 16. Meanwhile, the reigning European champions defeated Austria and are set…
Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump said he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card and one-match suspension handed to Team USA striker Folarin Balogun, a move that has sparked major controversy at the FIFA World Cup, according to CNN.FIFA later announced…
There are matches that settle into a rhythm. Then there are some that seem determined to reject that concept altogether. England’s chaotic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca belonged emphatically to the latter. Lurching end to end, swinging violently between control and bedlam, it witnessed three goals in six first-half minutes, a straight red,…
England manager Thomas Tuchel has questioned the confusion surrounding the World Cup’s disciplinary process following FIFA’s unprecedented decision to overturn United States striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension. Thomas Tuchel was furious post-match. (AFP) Balogun was sent off during the USA’s Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. As per FIFA’s own regulations for the World…
Sanju Samson and Ashok Sharma (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has been left out of India’s T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Zimbabwe after a poor run of form.The selectors announced a 15-member squad for the tour, with Shreyas Iyer named captain. Teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who recently made his…
In the hours after the U.S. secured its first victory in a World Cup knockout match in more than 20 years last Wednesday, the mood inside the White House was anything but celebratory. United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) attends a training session ahead of their World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Belgium in…
Harry Kane was left literally speechless after leading his 10-man team to a dramatic 3-2 World Cup Round of 16 victory over co-hosts Mexico at the famous Azteca on Monday morning. Harry Kane is having a terrific campaign. (AFP) The England captain endured a rollercoaster 90 minutes, scoring what turned out to be the winning…
Expert lip-reader reveals Thomas Tuchel’s 94th-minute rant during England’s dramatic Mexico win: ‘I need a…’ (Image via Getty) England manager Thomas Tuchel looked just as tense as the fans during the closing moments of England’s dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico in the FIFA World Cup. With England down to 10 men and facing wave after…
NEW DELHI: England have named an unchanged playing XI for the third T20I against India at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. Harry Brook’s side goes into the match with a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after beating India by four wickets at Old Trafford. The opening T20I was washed out due to rain. England eye…
