Organisers display wrong Pakistan flag (right) as national players line up for the national anthem ahead of their FIH Pro League match against India at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London on June 23, 2026. — Screengrab via Livestream The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday apologised to the Pakistan Hockey Federation […]
Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay
France’s Kylian Mbappe shoots at goal during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group I against Iraq, Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, June 22, 2026. — Reuters PHILADELPHIA: Kylian Mbappe scored his second double of the tournament and Ousmane Dembele added a third as France eased into the last 32 with a 3-0 victory over Iraq […]
Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium
Iran fans celebrate with their players after the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group G match against Belgium, Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, US, June 21, 2026. — Reuters INGLEWOOD: Iran left a message in their SoFi Stadium locker room on Sunday thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality during the World Cup and saying they are […]
Yamal off mark at World Cup as Spain rout Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates with teammate Rodri after scoring his team’s first goal during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, June 21, 2026. — AFP Spain defeat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H game. Yamal opens scoring after 10 minutes of […]
Room heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador
Eloy Room #1 of Curacao makes a save as teammate Jurien Gaari #3 collides with Pervis Estupinan #7 of Ecuador during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Curacao at Kansas City Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. — AFP Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero against […]
10-man Paraguay eke out win over 1-0 Turkiye, still alive in World Cup
Paraguay’s Matias Galarza celebrates scoring their first goal during the Fifa World Cup 2026, Group D match against Turkiye, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US, June 19, 2026. — Reuters Paraguay’s Matias Galarza scored the fastest goal in any World Cup match this year barely more than a minute in, leading Paraguay to […]
Iran to lodge complaint with Fifa over World Cup restrictions
A representational image of Iranian footballers celebrating during Group match between Iran and New Zealand during Fifa World Cuo 2026. — Reuters/File Iran’s World Cup team will lodge a complaint with Fifa claiming they are being subjected to travel restrictions during the tournament in North America, the Iranian football federation spokesman said on Thursday. “Despite […]
South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive
South Africa’s Thapelo Maseko celebrates with teammates after they are awarded a penalty for a handball by the Czech Republic’s Pavel Sulc. — Reuters ATLANTA: Teboho Mokoena’s penalty kept South Africa’s dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta on […]
Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo’s Portugal stumble
Photo shows a collage of Harry Kane #9 of England and Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal, June 17, 2026. — AFP LOS ANGELES: England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portgual stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an […]
Zidane Iqbal becomes first player of Pakistani heritage to feature in Fifa World Cup
Iraq’s Zidane Iqbal is given instructions by Iraq coach Graham Arnold before he is substituted during Group A match between Iraq and Norway in Fifa World Cup 2026 on June 16, 2026. — Reuters Zidane Iqbal made history at the 2026 Fifa World Cup on Monday, becoming the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature […]