They freeze. They see red. They quail in the face of history and sky a penalty kick. Sometimes the best footballers flop at World Cups. On the grandest stage they can turn out not to be the best after all, champions of hype rather than talent. Not in 2026: this competition has been dominated by…
Naomi Osaka of Japan (AP Photo) LONDON: Court No. 2 sits at one end of the All England Club, a few hundred metres from the players’ facilities. For Naomi Osaka, that simply meant a longer runway. The four-time Grand Slam champion arrived on Wednesday in a downsized kimono-inspired look, accessorised with an obi that trailed…
The inaugural Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup has thrown up plenty of entertainment so far. Heavyweight names Germany and the Netherlands have been eliminated by Paraguay and Morocco, while co-hosts Canada and Mexico have sealed their spot in the next round, as have contenders and favourites France and Brazil. The giant-killings, though,…
Varun Chakaravarthy (Getty Images) India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening T20I of the five-match series against England at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. The visitors have made one notable change from the squad that toured Ireland, with Varun Chakaravarthy returning after recovering from a foot injury. Teenage…
For nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have defined modern-day football. Their rivalry is also probably the greatest in the sport’s history. The pair have rewritten history countless times and broken records. But as they approach the twilight of their careers, their national teams are in opposite directions. It isn’t due to their…
Updated on: Jul 01, 2026 9:24:11 PM IST England vs DR Congo LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Declan Rice returns to the England starting line-up. England vs DR Congo LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Although their ranking and past and current pedigree put them as favourites, in reality, it won’t be an easy…
Germany’s disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign continues to cast a long shadow over Julian Nagelsmann. Days after the four-time champions shockingly crashed out in the Round of 32, fresh claims have emerged suggesting all was not well inside the German camp during the tournament in North America. Julian Nagelsmann, Head Coach of Germany, reacts prior…
England vs DR Congo Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: England’s quest to end a 60-year wait for FIFA World Cup glory enters the knockout stage with a fascinating Round of 32 clash against history-making DR Congo. Thomas Tuchel’s side progressed comfortably after finishing top of Group L with seven points, defeating…
India vs England Live Score: England and India kick off their five-match T20I series on Tuesday at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, with the opening match scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM IST (5:30 PM local time). While the hosts enter the contest with a settled and experienced squad, India arrive under pressure after suffering…
German football’s week of turmoil deepened further after investigators searched the headquarters of the German Football Association (DFB) as part of a probe linked to suspected ticketing and hospitality violations during Euro 2024. Joshua Kimmich celebrates as Jamal Musiala scores the team’s third penalty in GER vs PAR. (Getty Images via AFP) The development came…
