New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Former French defender Luis Fernandez has backed France to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 title but stressed that if Spain knocks the Les Blues out, "he'd be happy for them too."
Birmingham, July 14 (IANS) India's preparations for the opening ODI against England gathered pace on Tuesday as the visitors put fielding at the centre of their training session at Edgbaston, with head coach Gautam Gambhir closely monitoring the proceedings ahead of the three-match series.
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was removed from officiating at the World Cup following a police case in Britain that was later dropped.
Miami, July 14 (IANS) After Jude Bellingham questioned Thomas Tuchel's assessment of their performance against Norway, England captain Harry Kane clarified that the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Atlanta, July 14 (IANS) England and Argentina will renew one of the World Cup's most enduring rivalries when they meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, more than two decades after their last encounter.
Atlanta, July 14 (IANS) With Argentina's qualification for the FIFA World Cup semifinals after the victory over Switzerland, Lionel Scaloni broke records once again to solidify his place among the most important managers in the history of the national team.
Arlington, July 14 (IANS) As familiar foes, France and Spain will renew acquaintances on the biggest of stages in a FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final showdown at Dallas Stadium, La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente said he knows Le Blues are a much better team than the one they defeated in the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Oslo, July 14 (IANS) Tens of thousands of fans gathered outside Norway's Royal Palace to welcome the national team players who returned home from their historic run to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
Madrid, July 14 (IANS) Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid's Valdebebas training centre to begin pre-season training after taking charge of the club's first team for a second spell.
Miami, July 13 (IANS) Three Lions legend John Terry has hailed Jude Bellingham's brilliant performance in England's run to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026, claiming that the young star has been so influential that he is beginning to resemble the great Zinedine Zidane.
