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2026 FIFA WC: Morocco is now a major footballing nation, says coach Ouahbi as they reach quarters

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:44 AM

Houston, July 5 (IANS) Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has said that his team is no longer a "surprise" but a "real contender" at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Canada 3-0 to reach the quarterfinals. Morocco had become the first African nation to reach the semifinals at the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and are on course to emulate that performance.

Wimbledon: Dimitrov storms ahead with thrilling win over Berrettini, reaches fourth round

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:18 AM

London, July 5 (IANS) Grigor Dimitrov transformed his heartbreak last year at Wimbledon into a memorable victory when he dug deep to outlast 2021 finalist Matteo Berrettini of Italy in a thrilling five-set victory to advance to the fourth round at the All-England Club in London.

2026 FIFA WC: Canada proud of historic run after losing 3-0 to Morocco

IANS | July 5, 2026 6:55 AM

Houston, July 5 (IANS) Canada's World Cup journey ended in a 3-0 loss to Morocco, but the team made history for their country as co-hosts. Canada picked up their first-ever point in the FIFA World Cup and won their first knockout match against South Africa to reach the Round of 16.

2026 FIFA WC: Mbappe penalty takes France past Paraguay into quarterfinals

IANS | July 5, 2026 6:37 AM

Philadelphia, July 5 (IANS) Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh goal of the 2026 edition, slotting home from the penalty spot as two-time winner France overcame Paraguay 1-0 to set up a quarterfinal meeting with Morocco at the FIFA World Cup, remaining on course for another title.

FIFA WC: Co-hosts Canada crash out as clinical Morocco storm into quarter-finals

IANS | July 5, 2026 1:05 AM

Houston, July 5 (IANS) Co-hosts Canada became the first host nation to be eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a ruthless Morocco produced a clinical second-half display to secure a 3-0 victory in Houston and book a place in the quarter-finals.

2nd T20I: Brook hails 'awesome' Bethell after England’s successful chase vs India

IANS | July 5, 2026 12:03 AM

Manchester, July 5 (IANS) England captain Harry Brook credited Jacob Bethell’s maturity and match-winning innings after the hosts defeated India by four wickets in the second T20I on Saturday at Old Trafford, successfully chasing 191 with an over to spare.

Wimbledon: Madison Keys stuns Anisimova to reach fourth round

IANS | July 4, 2026 11:59 PM

London, July 4 (IANS) No. 26 seed Madison Keys continued her outstanding grass-court form with a superb comeback victory over 2025 Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova, winning 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday to book her place in the fourth round at the All England Club.

2nd T20I: ‘Want to do well against world’s best teams,’ says Bethell after match-winning knock against India

IANS | July 4, 2026 11:43 PM

Manchester, July 4 (IANS) England all-rounder Jacob Bethell said testing himself against the strongest sides in world cricket is what drives him after his unbeaten 76 powered England to a four-wicket victory over India in the T20I.

Wimbledon: Zverev storms into fourth round, eyes maiden quarter-final berth

IANS | July 4, 2026 11:36 PM

London, July 4 (IANS) Second seed Alexander Zverev continued his impressive Wimbledon campaign with a commanding straight-sets victory over Marcos Giron, defeating the American 6-2, 7-6(4), 6-4 on Saturday to reach the fourth round at the All England Club for the fourth time in his career.

2nd T20I: ‘17th over haunted us,’ says Iyer on where India’s lost the game vs England

IANS | July 4, 2026 11:16 PM

Manchester, July 4 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that one costly over changed the course of the contest after England completed a four-wicket victory in the second T20I in Old Trafford on Saturday, chasing down 191 with an over to spare.

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2026 FIFA WC: Morocco is now a major footballing nation, says coach Ouahbi as they reach quarters

Wimbledon: Dimitrov storms ahead with thrilling win over Berrettini, reaches fourth round

2026 FIFA WC: Canada proud of historic run after losing 3-0 to Morocco

2026 FIFA WC: Mbappe penalty takes France past Paraguay into quarterfinals

FIFA WC: Co-hosts Canada crash out as clinical Morocco storm into quarter-finals

2nd T20I: Brook hails 'awesome' Bethell after England’s successful chase vs India

Wimbledon: Madison Keys stuns Anisimova to reach fourth round

2nd T20I: ‘Want to do well against world’s best teams,’ says Bethell after match-winning knock against India

Wimbledon: Zverev storms into fourth round, eyes maiden quarter-final berth

2nd T20I: ‘17th over haunted us,’ says Iyer on where India’s lost the game vs England

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