FIFA WC: Paraguay's Matias Galarza sets fastest goal record

IANS | June 20, 2026 8:57 AM

San Francisco, June 20 (IANS) Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza etched his name into the FIFA World Cup 2026 record books on Saturday, scoring the fastest goal of the tournament so far with a stunning strike just 64 seconds into his side's Group Stage match against Türkiye in San Francisco.

Brazil president mocks Neymar as injury absence dominates World Cup debate

IANS | June 20, 2026 7:56 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Brazil star Neymar has found himself at the centre of a growing World Cup controversy after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva publicly mocked the forward's continued absence from the national team, adding fuel to an already heated debate over his inclusion in the squad.

FIFA WC: Morocco overpower Scotland to seize control of Group C

IANS | June 20, 2026 6:17 AM

Foxborough, June 20 (IANS) Morocco underlined their growing World Cup credentials with a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, as Ismael Saibari’s strike after just 71 seconds proved enough to send the North Africans to the top of Group C.

Neeraj Chopra finishes fourth in Doha Diamond League on return to action for crucial season

IANS | June 20, 2026 12:57 AM

Doha, June 20 (IANS) India's two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in the javelin throw event of the Doha Diamond League event, ending with a season's best throw of 85.69 metres in Doha, Qatar. With his solid effort on Friday, Neeraj Chopra achieved the qualifying standard for the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held from July 23 to August 2.