Pakistan captain Fatima Sana (centre) and Netherlands’ Babette de Leede (right) at the toss for their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match at the County Ground in Bristol on June 27, 2026. — Screengrab via Livestream Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against the Netherlands in their final match of the ICC […]
Ecuador stun Germany as Netherlands, Japan, Ivory Coast advance to knockout stage
Ecuador’s players celebrate after Gonzalo Plata scored their second goal against Germany in the Group E match of the Fifa World Cup 2026 at New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US, on June 25, 2026. — Reuters Ecuador, Netherlands, Japan, Ivory Coast, Australia secure qualification. Curacao, Tunisia eliminated; Paraguay and Sweden remain in […]
Brazil, Morocco seal places in FIFA World Cup round of 32
Brazil’s players celebrate after the match against Scotland in Group C match of Fifa World Cup 2026 at Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US on June 24, 2026. — Reuters Brazil capitalised on Scotland’s defensive weaknesses to book a place in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday, while South Africa, Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina […]
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
Colombia’s Daniel Munoz celebrates scoring their first goal with Luis Diaz and Davinson Sanchez against DR Congo during FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash at Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, June 23, 2026. — Reuters Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place […]
Infantino says World Cup hydration breaks purely sporting, not commercial
Fifa President Gianni Infantino in the stand before Group I France v Iraq match in Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US on June 22, 2026. — Reuters Fifa President Gianni Infantino has defended the introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup, insisting that for football’s governing body they are driven purely by sporting considerations and […]
FIH apologises to Pakistan after flag error during India clash
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 […]