Cape Verde has been the story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No matter who eventually lifts the trophy, their remarkable run to the Round of 32 after an unbeaten group-stage campaign will remain one of the tournament’s defining narratives. When FIFA expanded the World Cup to 48 teams, many questioned whether the gap in…
France coach Didier Deschamps knows all about succeeding with little. At this World Cup though, the captain of their triumphant 1998 team, who has as coach led them to a title and a runners-up finish in the last two editions, is showing that plenty doesn’t mean a problem. France coach Didier Deschamps knows all about…
Lionel Messi currently leads the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race after producing a hat-trick and a brace in Argentina‘s opening two matches. While another appearance against Jordan could further strengthen his lead, Argentina’s priority is preserving their captain for the knockout rounds. Having already secured qualification for the Round of 32, the defending champions…
Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 at the World Cup on Friday to seal top spot in Group G and a place in the round of 32, while the Kiwis bowed out of the tournament. Leandro Trossard scored a brace against New Zealand. (Getty Images via AFP) Belgium finished above Egypt…
NEW DELHI: India’s hopes of reaching the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals are still very much alive.After beating Bangladesh, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side climbed to second place in Group A with six points from four matches. Australia lead the group with eight points, while South Africa are third with six points but an inferior net…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) warms up before the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) France secured top spot in Group I with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Norway at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but the build-up to the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) There was considerable buzz around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s inclusion in India’s T20I squad, with many expecting the teenage sensation to make his international debut in the series opener against Ireland. However, the team management opted to stick with their established World Cup-winning opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, leaving Sooryavanshi…
Cape Verde demonstrated that small can still be big in the unforgiving environment of elite sport. In a group led by tournament favourites Spain and two-time former winners Uruguay, the unfancied debutants held a listless Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw at Houston Stadium in some take-off for the African side (AP) Scripting one of…
In the world of club football, the English Premier League (EPL) is the ultimate melting pot—for talent, culture and money. World Cup 2026, one of the rare occasions that players shed their club jerseys for national shirts, illustrates the chasm between EPL and every other league. Even in its expanded format, with 48 teams instead…
Cape Verde players celebrate their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Cape Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 debut reached another historic milestone on Friday as the Blue Sharks secured qualification for the Round of 32 despite drawing…
