Category: Sports

Kansas City: Mexican referee Katia Itzel Garcia achieved a landmark moment in football history by becoming the first woman from Mexico to officiate a FIFA World Cup match. Garcia took charge of the Group F encounter between the Netherlands and Tunisia at the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking a significant milestone for both Mexican football and the growing role of women in international officiating. Her appointment was widely celebrated as a symbol of progress in the sport. Garcia also attracted attention for wearing a referee kit inspired by the colors…

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New Delhi: India’s women’s hockey team celebrated a landmark achievement after clinching the FIH Women’s Nations Cup title in Auckland and securing qualification for the next season of the FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League. Led by captain Salima Tete, the Indian side remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, winning all five matches, including the group stage, semifinal and final. India defeated hosts New Zealand 2-0 in the title clash, with goals from Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo. Following the triumph, Hockey India announced a cash reward of ₹3 lakh for each…

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Toronto: A second-half goal from Ante Budimir proved decisive as Croatia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L encounter, ending Panama’s hopes of advancing to the Round of 32. Despite the narrow scoreline, Panama produced an impressive performance and tested Croatia throughout the contest. However, the European side capitalized on one of their key opportunities to claim all three points. The match also marked a significant milestone for veteran midfielder Luka Modrić, who made another World Cup appearance nearly two decades after…

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New Delhi: Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a vintage performance, scoring twice and rewriting the record books as Portugal cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage clash. The emphatic win gave Portugal their first victory of the tournament after opening their campaign with a draw, taking their tally to four points from two matches and strengthening their chances of progressing to the knockout stage. At 41 years and 138 days old, Ronaldo once again demonstrated why he remains one of football’s greatest…

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New Delhi: Colombia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after defeating Congo 1-0 in a tightly contested group-stage encounter, thanks to a decisive second-half strike from Daniel Muñoz. After a goalless first half marked by disciplined defending and strong goalkeeping, Muñoz finally broke the deadlock in the 76th minute. The Colombian defender found a way past Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, whose impressive performance had frustrated Colombia throughout the match, and scored what proved to be the winning goal. Colombia dominated large portions of the…

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Boston: Ghana produced a disciplined defensive performance, led by an outstanding display from goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, to hold England to a goalless draw in their second Group L match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Boston Stadium. The result earned both sides a valuable point and continued England’s recent trend of drawing at least one group-stage match in each of the last four World Cups. England dominated much of the first half and created the better scoring opportunities, but Ghana’s resolute backline stood firm against repeated attacks. The closest…

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Belfast: Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is on the brink of creating history as he could make his international debut for India in the opening T20I against Ireland in Belfast on June 26. At just 15 years and 90 days old, Suryavanshi has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket. If included in the playing XI, he will become the youngest Indian ever to play international cricket, surpassing records held by some of the game’s biggest names. India begin their two-match T20I series against Ireland…

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New Delhi: Egypt celebrated a landmark moment in its football history on Monday, securing its first-ever FIFA World Cup victory with a thrilling 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand in a Group G match in Vancouver. Trailing 1-0 at halftime, Egypt produced a spirited second-half performance, with Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah, and Trezeguet each finding the net to turn the match around and deliver a memorable victory. The triumph came more than 92 years after Egypt made its World Cup debut, making it one of the most significant results in…

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New Delhi: Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand delivered a standout performance as Iran held Belgium to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match in Los Angeles on Monday. In a contest dominated by goalkeeping excellence, Beiranvand and Belgian captain Thibaut Courtois produced a series of crucial saves to deny both sides and ensure the match ended without a goal. Belgium created several promising opportunities through striker Romelu Lukaku and midfielder Youri Tielemans, who repeatedly tested the Iranian defense with dangerous attacks and shots from outside the…

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New Delhi: Algeria staged an impressive second-half comeback to defeat Jordan 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J encounter on Tuesday, eliminating their opponents from the tournament and reviving their own campaign. After suffering a 3-0 defeat against Argentina in their opening match, Algeria entered the contest under pressure and found themselves trailing at halftime. Jordan took the lead in the 36th minute when Nizar Al Rashdan found the net with a well-taken finish, giving his side a deserved advantage. Despite the setback, Algeria remained composed and returned…

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