Houston, June 18 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo has defended Portugal’s sluggish start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, insisting "nothing was missing" in the team's performance despite a disappointing 1-1 draw against Congo here at Houstan Stadium.
Houston, June 18 (IANS) The France striker Thierry Henry gave his blunt assessment following Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener as he felt Ronaldo’s movement hurt Portugal rather than helped them. He argued that Cristiano Ronaldo should focus on creating chances for Portugal rather than trying to score himself.
Houston, June 18 (IANS) Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended his side's performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Congo and explained the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo to the team, citing "the way he attracts defenders and uses space is valuable".
Arlington, June 18 (IANS) England midfielder set a new milestone by starting and scoring in the 4-2 victory against Croatia in England's FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match as he became the youngest European player to play in four major international tournaments.
Toronto, June 18 (IANS) A 95th-minute goal by Caleb Yirenkyi saw Ghana secure a hard-fought 1-0 win over Panama in the FIFA World Cup Group L clash here at Toronto Stadium on Thursday.
Arlington, June 18 (IANS) Harry Kane has written a new chapter into his England book of records by becoming just the second man from the nation to score ten goals at the FIFA World Cup with his brace in 2026 campaign opener against Croatia.
Ranchi, June 18 (IANS) JSCA International Stadium Complex witnessed a day dominated by clinical bowling and high-pressure rearguard actions, as both the Jamshedpur Steelers and the Koylanchal Super Kings successfully defended their totals. Despite heroic, fighting knocks from opposition batters in both chases, the bowling units held their nerve to secure crucial points in the ongoing Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026.
Arlington, June 18 (IANS) A brace from Harry Kane and second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford helped England kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia in Group L here at the Dallas Stadium on Thursday (IST).
London, June 18 (IANS) Tom Blundell and Glenn Phillips scripted a middle-order recovery for New Zealand, but part-time spinner Jacob Bethell claimed two late wickets as England fought back to grab the initiative on the opening day of the second Test at The Oval in London on Wednesday.
Houston, June 18 (IANS) While his archrival Lionel Messi started Argentina's defence with a fine performance, Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score as Portugal were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by a fighting Congo DR in a Group K match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Houston Stadium in Houston on Wednesday.
