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Los Angeles: Co-hosts Canada booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from midfielder Stephen Eustáquio in a tense Round of 32 clash on Monday. The hard-fought victory at Los Angeles Stadium ensured Canada became one of the first teams to secure a spot in the knockout stage, keeping alive the dreams of a memorable World Cup campaign on home soil. Canada will now face the winner of the Round of 32 encounter…

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Monterrey: Morocco produced another memorable FIFA World Cup performance, defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in a tense penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw following extra time to secure a place in the Round of 16. The dramatic knockout encounter saw Morocco battle back from a goal down before holding their nerve in the shootout, where goalkeeper Yassine Bounou delivered a decisive save to help his side complete a major upset against the Dutch. Netherlands Take the Lead The Netherlands started brightly and applied sustained pressure on the Moroccan defence during the…

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Houston: Five-time world champions Brazil booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a decisive injury-time goal in a thrilling knockout encounter at Houston Stadium. Brazil had to come from behind after Japan stunned the South American giants with a first-half opener. However, resilience, patience, and late attacking pressure helped the Seleção secure a hard-fought victory and keep their World Cup campaign alive. With the win, Brazil advance to the Round of 16, where they…

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Asunción: Paraguay produced one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup 2026, eliminating four-time champions Germany National Football Team in a dramatic penalty shootout to secure a place in the Round of 16 and send shockwaves through the football world. The South American side defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties after an intense contest ended 1-1 following extra time. The victory not only secured Paraguay’s progression in the tournament but also delivered one of the most memorable moments in the nation’s football history. A Night of National Pride The…

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New Delhi: In football, the difference between victory and defeat can be as small as a single goal, yet its impact on players, teams and millions of passionate supporters can be immeasurable. As the FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolds across North America, the emotions of triumph, heartbreak and hope continue to define the sport’s grandest stage. For Indian football fans, the tournament has once again arrived without their national team. India failed to qualify from the Asian qualifiers, leaving supporters wondering what might have been. Memories of controversial moments from…

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Vancouver: Belgium secured top spot in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand, while Egypt advanced to the Round of 32 for the first time in the nation’s history following a draw against Iran. Belgium produced a clinical display in their final group-stage match, with Leandro Trossard scoring twice and Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers also finding the net. The defeat ended New Zealand’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage. Trossard opened the scoring in the 28th minute…

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New York: Second-half goals from midfielder Jude Bellingham and captain Harry Kane guided England to a hard-earned 2-0 victory over Panama, securing top spot in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Playing in wet and challenging conditions at New Jersey Stadium, England finished the group stage with seven points from two wins and a draw. While the scoreline suggested a comfortable victory, Panama made the Three Lions work hard for all three points. England manager Thomas Tuchel made five changes to the side that drew with Ghana, introducing…

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Miami: Colombia secured top spot in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after holding Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their final group-stage match on Sunday. The result saw Colombia advance to the Round of 32 unbeaten with two wins and one draw, while Portugal progressed as group runners-up with one victory and two draws from their three matches. Both teams created several scoring opportunities but failed to find the breakthrough in an entertaining contest. Colombia came close early when striker Jhon Córdoba tested Portuguese…

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Dallas, June 29, 2026: Lionel Messi once again demonstrated why he remains one of football’s greatest icons, scoring a stunning free-kick to help defending champions Argentina secure a 3-1 victory over Jordan and finish unbeaten at the top of Group J in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Despite fans eagerly awaiting his appearance, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni kept Messi on the bench until the 60th minute. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner wasted little time making an impact, finding the net with a trademark free-kick in the 80th minute to seal…

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Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Lucknow: SURYAVANSHI played a superlative knock against SriLanka in the finals of the Tri Series by scoring 94 runs in only 29 balls.. Earlier he scored 21 , 14 , 38 and 44 in 4 matches.Although they were not big scoring innings in comparison to his IPL knocks but it was not that bad for a youngster who just started his International career. People started criticising him that it was too early for him to play International cricket. No i believe it was the right…

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