The opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage saw football’s biggest stars arrive in style. Lionel Messi struck a sensational hat-trick for Argentina, while Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all scored braces for their respective nations. Yet when asked to rank himself alongside those names, Mbappe had no hesitation in…
Updated on: Jun 23, 2026 1:31:07 AM IST France vs Iraq LIVE Score: Kylian Mbappe will look to continue his form against Iraq. France vs Iraq LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: France enter their second Group I match with control of their World Cup campaign already in sight, but Iraq arrive with desperation on…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) watches the screen during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Argentina captain’s ninth-minute miss created a unique piece of FIFA World Cup history, adding to a statistical record that now sits alongside his remarkable…
Mumbai: Wimbledon and royalty have always been a natural fit. Almost fittingly, therefore, the hallowed greens of the All England Club will lay the carpet for modern tennis’ revered royalty to set foot once again. Serena Williams. (AFP) Not just to play doubles, but singles too. Serena Williams, the greatest player of all time in…
Before kick-off against Austria in Argentina’s Group J clash at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Lionel Messi stood level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals at the FIFA World Cup. By the end of the first half, the Argentine captain had the record all to himself. The Argentina captain found the net to move past…
Pop sensation Shakira was spotted in the stands at Dallas Stadium on Monday afternoon for the FIFA World Cup Group J match between Argentina and Austria. He was joined by his two sons, Sasha and Milan, with her ex-husband and former World Cup winner Gerard Piqué. Singer Shakira performs on the pitch during the opening…
Belgium and Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has found himself at the centre of an emotional World Cup controversy after a French television presenter criticised his desire to leave the national camp for the birth of his first child. Jeremy Doku has been a centre of discussion in Belgium’s campaign. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters) Doku’s…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career after scoring against Austria to become the outright highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history and extend his streak of scoring in consecutive World Cup matches.The Argentina captain found the net during the defending champions’ Group J clash in Dallas, taking his tally…
France’s Kylian Mbappe applauds the fans at the end of during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) France’s all-time leading scorer is expected to make his 100th international appearance against Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé also closing…
Kolkata: Ricardo Pepi stepped in for Christian Pulisic and did okay. Igor Thiago made way for Matheus Cunha and Brazil breathed again. Argentina have successfully played around Lionel Messi. All of which leads to the question: can Portugal find a silver bullet to the Cristiano Ronaldo problem? Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team at…
