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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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New Delhi: Captain Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th appearance for France in spectacular fashion, scoring twice in a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq on Tuesday to send the two-time world champions into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Playing in Philadelphia, France registered its second consecutive Group I win and maintained its perfect start to the tournament. Mbappé’s clinical display once again highlighted his importance to the French side as he continued his pursuit of the tournament’s top scorer award. The French skipper opened the scoring in the…

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New Delhi: Star striker Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Senegal in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I clash on Tuesday, booking their place in the Round of 32 with a second consecutive win. Norway took the lead just before halftime when Holmgren Pedersen capitalized on a defensive error by Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly to put his side ahead in the 43rd minute. Three minutes into the second half, Haaland doubled Norway’s advantage after finishing a precise pass from captain Martin Ødegaard.…

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Lucknow: Mariners Sports Club emerged as champions of the fourth edition of the Arjun Cricket League after defeating Chandan Hospital by seven wickets in a commanding final. The tournament was organized under the aegis of Kiran Foundation and Adiva Foundation, with support from Continuum Architect and Running Sports. After winning the toss, Chandan Hospital opted to bat first but struggled against a disciplined Mariners bowling attack and were bowled out for 132 in 27.4 overs. Opener Anant Kumar Mishra top-scored with 48 off 43 balls, including eight boundaries, while Ashutosh…

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