The 2026 World Cup has exploded into life, and the biggest names in football have wasted no time in making their presence felt. Lionel Messi has already found the net five times, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have four goals each, while Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal have also started the tournament in sensational fashion….
Algeria scored off two corner kicks in the second half to rally from an early deficit and defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday night to bolster its chances of advancing to the knockout round of the World Cup. Algeria scored off two corner kicks in the second half to beat Jordon. (REUTERS) Second-half substitute Nadhir Benbouali…
India defeated Pakistan 4-3 in a pulsating FIH Pro League match here on Tuesday, extending their decade-long unbeaten streak against the arch-rivals in international hockey. India have maintained their decade-long dominance over Pakistan The victory lifted India to seventh in the standings and came in the first meeting between the two sides since the 2024…
Kylian Mbappe’s rise has turned one of football’s great nostalgia debates into a serious statistical argument. With his latest World Cup goals, Mbappe has moved past Ronaldo Nazario’s tally of 15 and reached 16, the same figure Miroslav Klose made famous as the benchmark for World Cup scoring. On numbers alone, the Frenchman is already…
India’s men’s hockey team The Indian men’s hockey team continued their domination over Pakistan, beating their rivals 4-3 in an FIH Pro League match at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London on Tuesday.India, coming into the match on the back of two splendid wins against the Netherlands and Germany, were certainly the better…
England’s captain Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) NEW DELHI: England have made four changes to their playing XI for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson returning to the side. Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir have also been recalled,…
The Olympics, the grandest global sporting stage, is where every nation’s sporting strength is put to real test. For India, it’s often a reminder of how far the country has come as young, upcoming talent win coveted medals. Yet, in every four years, it also serves a reminder of how it has miles to go…
Kolkata: Vinicius Jr was involved in all the goals Brazil have scored in this World Cup. Between the strike that gave Brazil belief and the one that buttressed the margin against Haiti was an assist and a pre-assist for Matheus Cunha. Vinicius Junior of Brazil controls the ball against during the FIFA World Cup 2026…
Updated on: Jun 23, 2026 9:34:18 PM IST Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE Score: Cristiano Ronaldo searching for rhythm in FIFA World Cup 2026. Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal face Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium in Houston, with Group K already demanding a response from both sides. Roberto Martinez’s team opened their…
Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has raised concerns over Hardik Pandya‘s recurring fitness issues, questioning the lack of clarity surrounding the all-rounder’s injuries while admitting uncertainty over whether he will still be part of India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.Hardik recently missed the ODI series against Afghanistan because of…
